Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kapil Pokhariya, Sunil Kumar on bronze medals

October 1, 2026 12:43 AM

Asian Games: President Murmu congratulates Kapil Pokhariya, Sunil Kumar on bronze medals

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday congratulated Indian boxers Kapil Pokhariya and wrestler Sunil Kumar after they secured bronze medals at the Asian Games 2026. Kapil claimed the bronze medal in the men’s 90 kg boxing event after losing 1-4 to reigning world champion Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan in the semifinal. Kapil made a bright start and found success with combinations during the opening round, but Turabek’s speed, physicality and accuracy gradually shifted the contest in hi...

Asian Games 2026: Kapil Pokhariya beats Kim Gichae in men’s 90kg to confirm boxing medal

September 28, 2026 5:19 PM

Asian Games 2026: Kapil Pokhariya beats Kim Gichae in men’s 90kg to confirm boxing medal

Indian boxer Kapil Pokhariya advanced to the men's 90 kg semifinals and confirmed a medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating South Korea's Kim Gichae by unanimous decision in the quarterfinals on Monday. Kapil, who enjoyed a reach advantage due to his height, started strongly and dominated the opening round with his attacking punches. His left hooks found their mark repeatedly as he took the first round 5-0. The Indian continued his aggressive approach in the second round, landing clean p...