New Delhi [India], Feb 23 (ANI): Indian grappler Jitender Kumar ensured a medal for the country after winning the semifinal bout of the Asian Wrestling Championships here at KD Jadhav Wrestling Hall on Sunday.In the semifinal, Jitendra defeated Mongolia's Sumiyabazar Zandanbud 2-1 and progressed to the final in the 74kg category. He will now compete for the gold medal clash.Jitender managed to outclass his Thai opponent Prinya Chamnanjan 10-0 in the qualification bout.In the 61kg category semifinal, Rahul Aware lost to Zholdas Beko 5-3 and will now fight for the bronze medal. He has secured a win in the qualification bout against Pakistan's Muhammad Bilal 5-1.In the 86kg category, Deepak Punia faced a 4-1 defeat against Japan's Shutaro Yamada in the semifinal. Punia will now fight for the bronze medal.In the 125kg category repechage, Satender won his qualification bout but later lost to F Anakulov 12-1.In the 92kg category quarterfinal, Uzbekistan's Ajiniyaz Saparniyazov outclassed Somveer in 24 seconds by 10-0. (ANI)

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