Kapil Pokhariya Secures Asian Games Boxing Medal

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Indian boxer Kapil Pokhariya has secured at least a bronze medal in the men's 90kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026. The 26-year-old defeated South Korea's Kim Gichae by a unanimous 5-0 decision in his quarterfinal bout. This victory propels him into the semifinal, where he is scheduled to face Uzbekistan's Turabek Khabibullaev. Pokhariya's performance guarantees him a podium finish, adding to his previous experience at the Commonwealth Games.