Wrestling News: Bajrang Punia wins gold in 65 kg category at Asian Wrestling Championship

Bajrang Punia reclaimed his Asian Championships crown by winning the gold medal in the men’s 65 kg category in Xi’an, China. Punia defeated Asian games bronze medallist Sayatbek Okassov of Kazakshtan 12-7 in a thrilling final today. The world No 1 wrestler was trailing 2-5 at the end of the first period but made a stunning comeback to win the bout and the gold medal, the first for India at this tournament.