Indian judoka Kokila defeats reigning world champion Yi Liu to reach Asian Para Games final

Kokila from India has elevated her previous bronze medal achievement to a silver at the Asian Para Games held in Aichi-Nagoya. She showcased her skill by narrowly defeating reigning world champion Yi Liu in the semifinals. Although she faced Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy in the final, who clinched gold with a swift ippon, Kokila's silver illustrates her increasing prowess in the -52kg para-judo category.

India's Kokila booked her place in the women's J2 -52kg gold medal bout at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, overcoming China's reigning world champion Yi Liu in a tense semifinal to guarantee herself at least a silver medal.

India's Kokila booked her place in the women's J2 -52kg gold medal bout at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, overcoming China's reigning world champion Yi Liu in a tense semifinal...

Indian judoka Kapil Parmar claimed a bronze medal in the men's J1 -70kg category of the Asian Para Games after beating Indonesia's Ahnaf Rafli Shidqi in the playoff bout in Nagoya on Monday.

Kapil Parmar achieved a remarkable feat by winning a bronze medal in the men’s J1 -70kg judo competition at the Asian Para Games. His victory came when he defeated Indonesia's Rafli Ahnaf Shidqi by ippon in an impressive match lasting just over a minute. In another notable achievement, Kokila, a visually impaired athlete, reached the finals after defeating Yi Liu of China.

Nagoya: India’s Kokila booked her place in the women’s J2 -52kg gold medal bout at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, overcoming China’s reigning world champion Yi Liu in a tense semifinal to guarantee herself at least a silver medal. APG 26 | Result | Para JudoWomen’s J2 -52kg – SemifinalKokila (TOPS Athlete) defeated Liu Yi, the reigning World Champion, of China by a golden score in the Women’s J2 -52kg Semifinal, officially advancing to the Gold Medal Match.#AsianParaGames2026 #ParaJudo #TeamIndia… pic.twitter.com/sih5j9D93p— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) October 19, 2026 Competing at the Aichi Prefectural Martial Arts Hall, the visually impaired Indian judoka held her nerve against a formidable opponent to secure a 1-0 victory, advancing to the final where she will face Kyrgyzstan’s Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy later in the day.The semifinal proved a hard-fought contest, with both judokas attempting to gain the upper hand through technical scoring. Kokila registered a waza-ari, the second-highest technical score in judo, along with a yuko for an effective technique. Liu also managed a waza-ari during the bout, while Kokila received a shido penalty for a minor rule infringement.India's Golden Start! Mona Agarwal Wins Gold, Avani Lekhara Takes Silver At Asian Para Games 2026 The victory marks a significant step forward for Kokila, who had claimed bronze in the women’s -48kg category at the previous edition of the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou. Competing in a different weight category this time, the Indian has now secured a place in the title clash and will have an opportunity to upgrade her medal to gold.Kokila’s campaign in Aichi-Nagoya adds to her experience on the international stage, having also represented India at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Her performance against Liu, one of the leading competitors in the discipline, will provide a boost ahead of the final.Sheetal Devi Creates History At Asian Para Games 2026, Equals World Record The J2 classification in para-judo is designed for athletes with visual impairments, with competitors relying on their technical ability, balance and tactical awareness to gain an advantage on the mat.Meanwhile, India’s Kapil Parmar will compete for bronze in the men’s J1 -70kg category after falling short in his semifinal against Indonesia’s Junaedi. The Paris Paralympics bronze medallist lost by ippon but had earlier secured his place in the last four with a victory over Mongolia’s Bat-erdene Baatarsuren in four minutes and 53 seconds.With Kokila assured of a medal, India will now hope the judoka can cap her impressive run by claiming the gold medal in the final.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Kokila has triumphed by defeating China's Yi Liu in the para-judo semifinals and is now set to vie for gold against Kyrgyzstan's Aibike Ulanbek Kyzy. Meanwhile, Kapil Parmar is striving for a bronze in the men’s J1 -70kg after a tough semifinal defeat. Additionally, Sheetal Devi equaled the world record in the women's compound ranking round, showcasing India’s impressive prowess at the Asian Para Games.