Indian judoka Inungambi loses bronze medal bout
Indian judoka Inungambi Takhellambam was defeated by Mongolia's Anujin Uran-Ulzii in the women's 70kg bronze medal match at the 2026 Asian Games. The loss concludes India's participation in this specific event after a series of matches.
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Indian judoka Inunganbi Takhellambam lost her bronze medal bout to Mongolian Anujin Uran-Ulzii in the women’s 70kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya on Thursday (October 1, 2026).
Anujin secured a Waza-ari victory after a four-minute bout, having already scored two Yukos before delivering the decisive throw at the 3:06 mark.
Consequently, India missed out on a bronze medal in the event.
Asian Games 2026 updates on October 1, 2026
The match started cautiously with Inunganbi adopting a safety-first approach against Anujin. Neither athlete had scored until a video review altered the scoreboard, granting Anujin a yuko for a flip as the Mongolian fighter held a 2-0 lead.
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