Archive · 28 Sep 2026
Kapil Pokhariya Secures Asian Games Boxing Medal With Semifinal Win
Kapil Pokhariya is an Indian boxer competing at the 2026 Asian Games.
He fought Kim Gichae of South Korea in the men’s 90kg quarterfinal.
Kapil used his height and reach to land many punches.
He won the first two rounds clearly.
Kim received a standing count after taking several punches in the second round.
Kapil stayed in control even as Kim attacked more in the third round.
The judges gave Kapil a unanimous 5-0 victory.
This means he reached the semifinals and guaranteed India a boxing medal.
Kapil Pokhariya defeated South Korea’s Kim Gichae by unanimous decision in the men’s 90kg quarterfinal.
The Indian boxer dominated the opening two rounds and received a standing count against Kim in the second.
Kapil won 5-0 and advanced to the semifinals, confirming a medal for India.
He will next compete for a place in the men’s 90kg gold-medal bout.
Lovlina Borgohain and Priya also reached their respective semifinals and secured boxing medals for India.
- Who
- Indian boxer Kapil Pokhariya defeated South Korea’s Kim Gichae; Lovlina Borgohain and Priya also won their quarterfinals.
- What
- Kapil advanced to the men’s 90kg semifinals and confirmed a medal for India at the 2026 Asian Games.
- When
- Monday, during the 2026 Asian Games.
- Where
- Aichi-Nagoya, at the 2026 Asian Games.
- Why
- Kapil won his quarterfinal by unanimous decision, earning a semifinal place and guaranteeing a medal.
- Event
- 2026 Asian Games
- Bout
- Men’s 90kg boxing quarterfinal
- Winner
- Kapil Pokhariya, India
- Opponent
- Kim Gichae, South Korea
- Result
- Unanimous 5-0 decision
- Next stage
- Men’s 90kg semifinal
- Other Indian medalists
- Lovlina Borgohain and Priya