National, September 30: Kapil Pokhariya won bronze in the 90kg boxing event at the Asian Games 2026 and said he was proud of the medal even though he could not reach the final.
The Indian boxer dedicated the bronze to his coaches and his family.
‘This medal is the result of that hard work’
“While I am disappointed that I couldn’t make it to the final, I am still very proud of winning this bronze medal,” Kapil said. “I have been working with my coaches for a long time, and this medal is the result of that hard work.”
“Every player dreams of representing India on a big stage like this, and I feel very positive about where this journey is headed.”
Kapil trains with support from the Inspire Institute of Sport. “Inspire Institute of Sport has supported me throughout, and I am truly grateful for that. I want to dedicate this medal to my coaches and family, who have believed in me every step of the way,” he said.
The institute’s performance science team has been working with Indian athletes at the Games.
