India, Sept. 28 -- India's Kapil Pokhariya booked his place in the men's 90kg boxing semifinals at the 2026 Asian Games after a commanding 5-0 win over South Korea's Kim Gichae on Monday, September 28. The Uttarakhand boxer's unanimous quarterfinal victory also assured India of another medal in the competition. Kapil made good use of his height and reach from the opening bell, dictating the pace with attacking punches and taking the first round unanimously.

Kapil continued to keep Kim under pressure in the second round, landing clean combinations and forcing a standing count before comfortably taking the round. Although the South Korean increased his aggression in the final round, Kapil remained composed and controlled the exchanges to c...