India return empty-handed in kurash

The Indian campaign in kurash ended without any medal at the Asian Games with Jyoti Tokas and Yash Kumar Chauhan enduring one-sided losses in their respective quarterfinals on Monday.

Chauhan’s men’s 90kg bout against Sadegh Azarang failed to last the distance as the Iranian inflicted a “khalol” — comprehensive victory with 10 points — to secure a 10-0 win.

The bout is stopped midway if there’s a “khalol” by one of the opponents. The arbitrator announces the ‘appraisal in case if the throw on back is done by a beautiful and accurate motion”.

Earlier, in the women’s 87kg quarterfinal, Jyoti was no match for her Iranian opponent Melika Omid Vandchaly, who won 3-0 securing three “chala”.

Chala is a minor throw down on the opponent that garners one point.

A dominant Melika started off with a “chala” on Jyoti with a subtle attack on the Indian’s legs.

There was no stopping the Iranian who secured two more ‘chalas” to race to 3-0 lead with the four-minute clock ticking away.

With less than 15 seconds left, Jyoti tried her best to overcome the deficit, but she failed to pin down Melika in any of her attempts. (PTI)