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Afghan boxer loses to S. Korean opponent at Asian Olympic Games

By Hijratullah Kakar

Sep 21, 2026 - 14:59

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KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghan boxer Mohammad Ibrahim Frotan has lost to his South Korean opponent at the 20th Asian Olympic Games, the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports said on Monday.

In a statement, the General Directorate of Physical Education and Sports said Frotan lost to his South Korean opponent 1-4 in the 70kg category.

The source added that a three-member Afghan boxing team is participating in the games.

According to the directorate, the 20th Asian Olympic Games began on September 19 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, with the participation of 45 Asian countries, including Afghanistan, competing in 41 sports.

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