Asian Para Games: Judoka Kokila beats world champion to reach women’s J2 -52kg final, assures medal
Kokila assured India of at least a silver medal after edging reigning world champion Yi Liu 1-0 and will face Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy for gold.
- On Monday, Indian judoka Kokila advanced to the women's J2-52kg final at the Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, guaranteeing India at least a silver medal.
- Kokila earned her spot by defeating reigning world champion Yi Liu of China 1-0 in a closely contested semifinal at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.
- The Haryana native previously won a-48kg bronze at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games and represented India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, bringing significant international experience.
- In the gold-medal match later on Monday, Kokila faced Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy, ultimately settling for silver after Ulanbek Kyzy secured an Ippon victory in 21 seconds.
- Competing against Indonesia's Ahnaf Rafli Shidqi, Paris Paralympics bronze medallist Kapil Parmar continues India's campaign in the bronze-medal playoff for the men's J1-70kg category.
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Asian Para Games: Kokila claims silver medal in womens J2 -52kg judo - The Tribune
Indian Judoka Kokila clinched the silver medal in the women's J2 -52kg judo event at the 2026 Asian Para Games on Monday after losing to Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy in the final at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall.
Asian Para Games: Judoka Kokila Stuns World Champion To Assure Medal
India's Kokila booked her place in the women's J2 -52kg gold medal bout at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, overcoming China's reigning world champion Yi Liu in a tense semifinal to guarantee herself at least a silver medal.
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.
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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.
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