Asian Para Games: Judoka Kokila Beats World Champion to Reach Women’s J2 -52kg Final, Assures Medal

Asian Para Games: Judoka Kokila beats world champion to reach women’s J2 -52kg final, assures medal

India’s Kokila defeated reigning world champion Yi Liu of China to reach the women’s J2 -52kg final at the 2026 Asian Para Games, assuring herself of at least silver.

Asian Para Games: Kokila assures India of judo medal, sets up gold-medal clash

Kokila has triumphed by defeating China's Yi Liu in the para-judo semifinals and is now set to vie for gold against Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy. Meanwhile, Kapil Parmar is striving for a bronze in the men’s J1 -70kg after a tough semifinal defeat. Additionally, Sheetal Devi equaled the world record in the women's compound ranking round, showcasing India’s impressive prowess at the Asian Para Games.

Judoka Kokila Assured Of Medal At Asian Para Games

Visually-impaired Indian judoka Kokila has secured at least a silver medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, reaching the women's J2 -52kg final after defeating China's Yi Liu.

Asian Para Games: Kokila stuns world champion to reach judo final, assures silver

Indian para judoka Kokila defeated reigning world champion Liu Yi of China by a golden score in the women's J2 -52kg semifinal at the Asian Para Games 2026 on Monday in Aichi-Nagoya, securing her place in the gold medal match and assuring herself of at least a silver medal.

Asian Para Games 2026: Kokila enters judo final, assures India of at least silver medal

India’s Kokila entered the final of the women’s J2 -52kg category in judo to assure the country of at least a silver at the ongoing Asian Para Games.

Kokila defeats world champion Liu Yi to reach Asian Para Games judo final

Kokila defeated reigning world champion Liu Yi in the women's J2 -52kg semifinal to reach the Asian Para Games 2026 judo final in Aichi-Nagoya.