Antim Panghal is set for the biggest test of her Asian Games 2026 campaign as she takes on Japan’s Moe Kiyooka in the women’s freestyle 53kg final in Aichi-Nagoya. After settling for bronze at the 2023 Hangzhou Games, Antim has already secured a major upgrade this time by reaching the gold-medal bout and guaranteeing herself at least a silver. The Indian wrestler booked her place in the final with a composed 6-1 semifinal victory over China’s Jin Zhang, recovering from an early 0-1 deficit before taking control of the contest.
The final will see Antim go up against Kiyooka, the reigning 2024 World Champion, in a clash between two of the biggest names in the 53kg category. Antim, currently ranked No. 1 by United World Wrestling, will be aiming to finish her Asian Games campaign with gold and add another major achievement to a resume that already includes two U-20 World Championship titles. With the Japanese wrestler standing between her and the top step of the podium, Antim will have little room for error in what promises to be a closely watched final.
Antim Panghal Asian Games 2026 Wrestling Final: Date, Time And Venue Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Antim Panghal vs Moe Kiyooka – Women’s Freestyle 53kg Final |
| Date | Saturday, 3 October 2026 |
| Time | 4:02 PM IST (7:32 PM JST) |
| Venue | Nagoya City Inae Sports Center, Aichi-Nagoya, Japan |
| Weight Category | Women’s Freestyle 53kg |
| Opponent | Moe Kiyooka (Japan) |
| Final Qualification | Defeated Shugyla Omirbek 9-0; defeated Jin Zhang 6-1 in the semifinal |
Antim Panghal Asian Games 2026 Final Live Streaming: How To Watch Wrestling Gold Medal Bout In India?
Fans in India can catch Antim Panghal’s women’s freestyle 53kg gold-medal bout live on the Sony Sports Network, with online streaming available through Sony LIV. Antim will face Japan’s Moe Kiyooka in the final, as she looks to complete her Asian Games 2026 campaign with a gold medal after securing at least silver by reaching the title clash.
The final is scheduled to be played on Saturday, October 3, with the action beginning at 4:02 PM IST on Mat B at the Nagoya City Inae Sports Center in Aichi-Nagoya. On television, viewers can follow the bout on Sony Sports’ English, Hindi and regional-language feeds, while Sony LIV will provide the digital streaming option for fans watching online.
