Antim Panghal will begin her Asian Games 2026 campaign in the women’s freestyle 53kg category with a Round of 16 bout against Kazakhstan’s Shugyla Omirbek. The Indian wrestler comes into the competition with plenty of international experience, including a U20 World Championship title and a bronze medal from the Hangzhou Asian Games. With the knockout format leaving little room for mistakes, Panghal will be looking to start strongly and put herself in contention for another Asian Games medal.
Omirbek, meanwhile, brings an attacking style and international experience of her own, setting up an intriguing opening-round contest. Panghal’s ability to control the exchanges and defend against Kazakhstan’s counter-attacks could be crucial as she looks to progress through the bracket. A win would take the Indian wrestler closer to the medal rounds and give her an opportunity to improve on her previous Asian Games bronze.
Antim Panghal Asian Games 2026 Wrestling: Date, Time and Venue Details
| Round / Stage | Scheduled Time (IST) | Opponent / Context |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 8:08 AM | Shugyla Omirbek (Kazakhstan) |
| Quarterfinals & Semifinals | 8:20 AM onwards | Subject to Round of 16 advancement |
| Repechage Rounds | 9:40 AM onwards | If eligible |
| Bronze Medal Bout | 3:48 PM | Subject to qualification |
| Gold Medal Match | 4:02 PM | Subject to qualification |
| Venue | Nagoya City Inae Sports Centre, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan | Women’s freestyle 53kg |
Antim Panghal Wrestling Live Streaming in India: Where to Watch Asian Games 2026 Live
Indian fans can watch Antim Panghal’s women’s freestyle 53kg campaign at the Asian Games 2026 live on Sony LIV. The platform will stream her wrestling bouts through its app and website, while viewers with access to Airtel Xstream Play can also follow the available Asian Games coverage through the bundled service. Panghal’s Round of 16 clash against Kazakhstan’s Shugyla Omirbek is scheduled for 8:08 AM IST on October 3, with the later knockout rounds depending on her progress.
The action will also be available on television through the Sony Sports Network. Sony Sports Ten 5 will carry the English feed, Sony Sports Ten 3 will provide Hindi coverage, and Sony Sports Ten 4 will offer Tamil, Telugu and Kannada commentary. Panghal’s quarterfinal and semifinal rounds are scheduled from 8:20 AM onwards, subject to qualification, while the bronze and gold medal bouts are listed for 3:48 PM and 4:02 PM IST, respectively.
