Personal Profile About Nitesh Siwach
Nitesh Siwach is an Indian Greco-Roman wrestler from Jagsi village in Sonipat district, Haryana. He started wrestling in 2012 after going to Pratap School with plans to play kabaddi. His father wanted him to take up wrestling, and Nitesh later moved into the sport. A knee operation kept him away from wrestling for close to two years, when he helped his father with milk deliveries. He returned to competition and went on to win medals at national and international events.
Nitesh Siwach Reached Finale
Nitesh Siwach reached finale at the 2026 Asian Games in the men’s Greco-Roman 97 kg category. He defeated Turkmenistan’s Amanberdi Agamammedov 7-1 in the quarterfinal before beating Mongolia’s Gankhuyag Ganbaatar 9-0 by technical superiority in the semifinal. The result took him into the gold-medal bout against Japan’s Yuri Nakazato. He became the first Indian Greco-Roman wrestler to reach an Asian Games final since 1962.
Nitesh Siwach Asian Games Debut
Nitesh Siwach asian games debut came at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games. He entered his first Asian Games after winning bronze at the 2025 Asian Championships and silver at the 2026 Asian Championships. Before the Games, he also spent three weeks at a training camp in Uzbekistan.
Nitesh Siwach Height
Nitesh Siwach height has not been confirmed by the reliable sources reviewed for this profile. United World Wrestling records his career and participation in the 97 kg Greco-Roman category, but no verified height measurement was found. An exact figure has therefore not been included.
Nitesh Siwach Age
Nitesh Siwach age is reported as 23 years in current United World Wrestling records and recent 2026 coverage. Reports from the 2026 Asian Games also describe him as 23 years old. A verified exact date of birth was not found in the reliable sources reviewed, so no birth date has been added.
Nitesh Siwach Family
Nitesh Siwach family includes his father, Anand Siwach, who had also wrestled before financial problems stopped him from continuing in the sport. Anand later worked as a milkman, and Nitesh helped him with milk deliveries during his break from wrestling. A 2022 report described Nitesh as Anand’s only son. His parents supported his return when he asked for six months to give wrestling another try.
Nitesh Siwach Wife
Nitesh Siwach wife information has not been confirmed by reliable sources reviewed for this profile. Reports about his personal background discuss his parents and family support but do not identify a wife or confirm that he is married. No spouse or marital status has been added without reliable confirmation.