Wushu at Asian Games 2023: Surya Bhanu Pratap, Suraj Yadav Lose in Quarterfinals
Surya, 27, couldn't add another medal to the bronze that he had won at the 2018 edition, going down 0-2 to Korea's Kim Minsoo. Later in the day, Suraj was knocked out by Afghanistan's Khalid M Hotak.
Hangzhou, Sep 26: Indian wushu players Surya Bhanu Pratap and Suraj Yadav suffered contrasting defeats in the 60kg and 70kg quarterfinals to bow out of the Asian Games here on Tuesday. Surya, 27, couldn't add another medal to the bronze that he had won at the 2018 edition, going down 0-2 to Korea's Kim Minsoo. Boxing at Asian Games 2023: Sachin Siwach Progresses to Round of 16; Narender Berwal Enters Quarterfinal.
The Indian had beaten Uzbekistan's Khaydarov Islombek 2-1 in the earlier round. Later in the day, Suraj was knocked out by Afghanistan's Khalid M Hotak. Indian Volleyball Team Loses 0-3 to Pakistan in Classification Match of Asian Games 2023, Finishes Sixth.
The first round was competitive with Hotak edging the Indian 3-2. However, the Afghani produced a brutal kick which landed on Suraj's head, leaving him on the floor and ending the contest as the Indian needed assistance to get up. Suraj had received a bye in the opening round.
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