Stories
Sumit Kundu Dominates, Advances to Asian Games Pre-Quarters
N
News18•21-09-2026, 10:15
Sumit Kundu Dominates, Advances to Asian Games Pre-Quarters
- •Indian boxer Sumit Kundu secured a unanimous decision win against Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri in the 70kg opening round at the Asian Games.
- •Kundu, who did not medal at the recent Commonwealth Games, showcased a dominant performance, defeating Sinsiri 5-0.
- •This victory propels Kundu into the pre-quarterfinals, where he is set to face Iraq’s Ali Qasim Hamdan Al-Sarra.
- •India's boxing contingent for the Asian Games comprises an 11-member team, featuring six men and five women.
- •In the previous Asian Games, Indian boxers achieved a total of four medals, including one silver and three bronze.
Key Questions Answered
Sumit Kundu secured a unanimous decision win over Thailand’s Bunjong Sinsiri in the 70kg opening round.
Following his opening victory, Sumit Kundu will take on Iraq’s Ali Qasim Hamdan Al-Sarra in the pre-quarterfinals.
India has fielded an 11-member boxing team for the Asian Games, which includes six men and five women.
