Home / Sports / Other Sports / Article /
Akash settles for bronze
Updated On: 05 November, 2021 08:59 AM IST | Belgrade | PTI
Akash, 21, lost 0-5 to end India’s campaign in the marquee competition, where Akash became only the seventh Indian male boxer to secure a medal. The Indian started superbly but Sabyrkhan got his measure in a matter of seconds, scoring primarily with his fantastic right crosses to slow down Akash after the early burst.
Listen to this article :
India pugilist Akash Kumar. Pic/PTI
Debutant Akash Kumar (54kg) signed off with a bronze medal in the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships after being bested by Kazakh teenager Makhmud Sabyrkhan in the semi-finals here on Thursday.
Akash, 21, lost 0-5 to end India’s campaign in the marquee competition, where Akash became only the seventh Indian male boxer to secure a medal. The Indian started superbly but Sabyrkhan got his measure in a matter of seconds, scoring primarily with his fantastic right crosses to slow down Akash after the early burst.
Read Next Story
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT