Asian Games 2014: Satish Kumar settles for bronze in +91 kg boxing category

Satish Kumar came short in the semifinals

Incheon, Oct 2 (IANS) Indian boxer Satish Kumar settled for the silver medal after losing the men's +91 kg semi-final to Kazakhstan's Ivan Dychko at the 17th Asian Games here Thursday.

Up against a much taller opponent, the 25-year-old Satish lost 0-3 in an unanimous judges decision as the Indian fell behind in every round at the Seonhak Gymnasium.

Because of Dychko's better reach, Satish had to maintain a safe distance and yet find a way to penetrate the Olympic bronze medallist's defence and it was an uphill task for Satish from the outset.

Though the Indian fought valiantly but he lost all three rounds with scores 27-30, 27-30 and 26-30 to the World No.2.

Later in the day, Vikas Krishan will play Kazakhstan's Zhanibek Alimkhanuly for a place in the men's 75 kg final.