India, Oct. 3 -- Manisha Bhanwala will begin her Asian Games 2026 campaign in the women's freestyle 57kg category with a Round of 16 clash against South Korea's Youngjin Kwon. The Indian wrestler will be looking to make the most of her opportunity on the final day of wrestling at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. Bhanwala comes into the competition with international experience, including a gold medal at the 2025 Asian Championships, and will be aiming to carry that form into her Asian Games campaign.

The opening bout will be particularly important in a knockout format where every result can shape an athlete's route to the medals. If Bhanwala progresses, she will move into the later rounds with a potential semifinal and medal bout ahead, while a d...