Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian Boxer Satish Kumar Listed Injured Ahead of Quarter Finals Fight

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Indian Boxer Satish Kumar Listed Injured Ahead of Quarter Finals Fight

Satish Kumar

India’s heavyweight boxer Satish Kumar has been placed on the injury list ahead of his quarter-finals match at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Those who are not aware, Satish Kumar had a deep cut on the chin and right eye suffered during the first-round bout of the men’s plus 91kg at the 2021 Olympics. 

Those who are not aware, the 32-year-old boxer hailing from Uttar Pradesh is all set to face against the reigning World Champion. Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan in the quarterfinals of the men’s plus 91kg category. All the other Indian boxers, except Kumar failed to qualify before or at the quarter-finals in boxing. No doubt, that the performance of Satish Kumar will be watched upon by million all across the country. 

Satish Kumar Listed on Injury List Ahead of Quarter Finals Fight at Tokyo Olympics 

Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar

As quoted by Sportskeeda, the national coach spoke upon the injury of Satish Kumar, “Satish got injured in the first round against the burly Jamaican boxer Ricardo Brown. He has a deep cut on the chin. Satish’s right eye also has a cut on the upper and lower sides. He might not be in good health to compete in the quarterfinals of the Tokyo Olympics.” 

“Satish had done good training. Since the wounds take time to heal, it could hurt Satish’s chances of having an advantage over his rival,” said the national coach.

Satish Kumar
Satish Kumar

“Even if Satish is able to enter the ring for quarterfinals, chances are he wouldn’t be able to give his best. If the wounds split open during the bout against the Uzbekistan boxer it will spoil Satish’s chances of winning if any,” added the national coach. 

Having said that, India’s medal hopeful and star boxer Amit Panghal also failed to advance into the quarterfinals of the men’s 52kg. Amit, who scored a bye in the first round, lost 1-4 to Colombia’s Yuberjen Martinez in the pre-quarters. 

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