Mumbai: Indian wrestler and Rubics Group talent Sujeet Kalkal has made the nation proud by winning gold in the men’s 65kg freestyle wrestling category at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Kalkal produced a remarkable comeback in the final against Tajikistan’s Abdulmazhid Kudiev. Trailing 2–9, he fought back to secure a dramatic 10–9 victory, clinching the gold and India’s first wrestling gold of the Games.
Earlier, Kalkal had delivered another standout performance in the semifinals, defeating Japan’s reigning Olympic champion Kotaro Kiyooka in a closely fought bout to book his place in the final.
For Rubics Group, which has been associated with wrestling through its UP Dominators franchise, Kalkal’s achievement is a moment of immense pride.
Suhan Shetty, Founder & Managing Director, Rubics Group, said,
“Sujeet’s victory is a truly proud moment for India and for everyone who has been part of his journey. His comeback in the final showed incredible courage, belief and composure. To fight back from such a deficit and finish with gold speaks volumes about his character as an athlete. We are extremely proud to see a talent associated with the Rubics Group family achieve this on the Asian stage. Sujeet’s success is a reminder that perseverance and belief can turn the most difficult moments into defining victories.”
Kalkal’s Asian Games triumph adds a significant chapter to India’s wrestling journey and marks an important milestone in his international career.
For everyone associated with his journey, the gold is more than a medal — it is a moment of pride for India and a celebration of the spirit of a true champion.