Indian boxer Sachin Siwach advances to the men’s 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games 2026 after beating Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh of Jordan. Sources report that Siwach, who received a first-round bye, wins in a hard-fought bout that is described as tactical and scrappy at times.
The match outcome is consistent across coverage: Siwach secures advancement on a split decision. NDTV adds that Abu Jajeh is a former Asian champion and a World Championships bronze medallist. Times of India describes the bout as moving from an aggressive opening, with Siwach landing cleaner punches early, to more counter-attacking as both fighters adjust.
Following the quarterfinal qualification, all outlets indicate the next stage is upcoming: Siwach is set to face Japan’s Shunsuke Kitamoto, with the quarterfinal win positioned as the route to securing a medal.
