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September 21, 2026
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'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

'For my family': India boxer beats hardship, injury to go for Games gold

Sumit Kundu had to quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a career-threatening injury on his return to the sport -- but he made a remarkable comeback at the Asian Games...

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Indian boxer Sumit Kundu has overcome significant hardship and a career-threatening injury to reach the last 16 of the light middleweight category at the Asian Games in Japan.

  • Kundu is aiming to win a medal for his family after a dominant opening win against Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri.
  • The 23-year-old from Haryana previously quit boxing to work as a security guard and suffered a knee injury that cost him a shot at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
  • He has received strong support from his family and village elders throughout his challenging journey back to the sport.

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