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Sunil Kumar Dominates, Reaches Asian Games Semis; Nisha Dahiya Exits Early
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News18•30-09-2026, 08:45
Sunil Kumar Dominates, Reaches Asian Games Semis; Nisha Dahiya Exits Early
- •Indian Greco Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar secured a dominant technical superiority victory in the men’s 87kg category, advancing to the semifinals of the Asian Games.
- •Sunil, a bronze medalist at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, quickly defeated Tajikistan’s Muhammad Sultonzoda using consecutive gut wrench moves after his opponent was penalized for being defensive.
- •Nisha Dahiya, competing in the women’s 68kg event, lost her opening 1/8 round bout to North Korea’s Sol Gum Pak.
- •Despite leveling the score in the second period, Nisha was declared the loser on criteria after Pak scored a four-pointer earlier in the match.
- •Nisha had previously lost to Pak in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals due to an elbow injury, despite leading the bout.
Key Questions Answered
Sunil Kumar started his Asian Games campaign with a dominant technical superiority victory over Tajikistan's Muhammad Sultonzoda to move into the men's 87kg semifinals.
Nisha Dahiya lost her opening round match against North Korea's Sol Gum Pak in the 1/8 round of the women's 68kg event.
Nisha Dahiya previously lost to Sol Gum Pak at the Paris Olympics quarterfinals after leading 8-2 before having to leave the mat in tears due to an elbow injury.
