India's Kokila clinched the silver medal in judo at the Asian Para Games 2026, and fellow para judoka Kapil Parmar bagged bronze in the men's J1-70kg category. The duo added to India's medal tally in Japan on Monday.
\n\nIn the final at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall against Kyrgyzstan’s Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy, Kokila's gold medal hopes ended when her opponent sealed victory by Ippon in only 21 seconds.
\n\nDespite the loss in the final, Kokila ended her campaign with a silver medal, marking an important achievement for Indian para judo. Her medal also showcased India's continued presence in the sport at the international level. Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy took home the gold medal for Kyrgyzstan.
\n\nMeanwhile, Kapil Parmar delivered a strong performance in the men’s J1 -70kg bronze medal match to secure another podium finish for India. The Asian Championship silver medallist, who is a Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) athlete and ranked eighth in the world, defeated Indonesia’s Rafli Ahnaf Shidqi, ranked 17th, by Ippon in just one minute and nine seconds.
\n\nParmar’s victory ensured that India added a bronze medal in the category, capping his campaign with a convincing performance in the medal bout. The Indian para-judoka demonstrated…
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