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 defeat could still leave her with a path through the repechage if her opponent reaches the final. With the wrestling competition reaching its conclusion, Bhanwala will be hoping to put together a strong run and finish India’s campaign on a high.
Manisha Bhanwala Asian Games 2026 Wrestling: Date, Time and Venue Details
| Round | Scheduled Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Round of 16 | 7:53 AM | Mat C |
| Quarterfinals | 8:55 AM onwards | Mat C |
| Semifinals / Repechage | 9:30 AM onwards | Mat C / Mat B |
| Medal Rounds (Finals) | 4:09 PM | Main Championship Mat |
Manisha Bhanwala Wrestling Live Streaming: How to Watch Asian Games 2026 in India
Indian fans can follow Manisha Bhanwala’s women’s freestyle 57kg campaign at the Asian Games 2026 through Sony’s official broadcast platforms. Her Round of 16 clash against South Korea’s Youngjin Kwon, along with the later stages of the wrestling competition, will be available live on SonyLIV via its app and website. Viewers with a premium subscription can also access the available multi-mat feeds, including the stream covering Mat C, where Bhanwala is scheduled to compete.
On television, the wrestling events will be shown across the Sony Sports Ten network, with English commentary on Sony Sports Ten 1, Ten 2 and Ten 5, Hindi coverage on Sony Sports Ten 3, and Tamil, Telugu and Kannada feeds on Sony Sports Ten 4. DD Sports is also available for selected coverage through DD Free Dish. Bhanwala’s opening bout is scheduled for 7:53 AM IST, with the subsequent knockout rounds following through the morning and the medal bouts set for the afternoon, subject to qualification.
