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Sachin Siwach Advances to Asian Games Quarterfinals, One Win Away from Medal!
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News18•25-09-2026, 11:30
Sachin Siwach Advances to Asian Games Quarterfinals, One Win Away from Medal!
- •India's Sachin Siwach secured a hard-fought split-decision victory over Jordan's Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh in the men's 60kg category at the Asian Games.
- •Sachin, who received a first-round bye, started aggressively but the bout quickly became a tactical affair with both boxers relying on counter-attacks.
- •The Indian boxer's cleaner work earned him the first two rounds, despite his opponent pressing hard in the second.
- •In the final round, Jajeh launched an aggressive attack, but Sachin stood his ground, trading blows and ultimately securing the win.
- •Sachin is now just one win away from a medal and will face World Championships bronze medallist Shunsuke Kitamoto of Japan in the quarterfinals.
Key Questions Answered
Sachin Siwach advanced to the men’s 60kg quarterfinals after securing a scrappy split-decision win over Jordan’s Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh at the Asian Games.
Sachin Siwach, who is now just one win away from securing a medal, will face World Championships bronze medallist Shunsuke Kitamoto of Japan in the quarterfinals.
Previous edition’s bronze medallist Preeti Pawar is scheduled to begin her campaign in the women’s 54kg category later in the day at the Asian Games.
