Pencak Silat: N Boynao Singh loses in Asiad quarterfinals
Naorem Boynao Singh went down to Dumaan Dines of Philippines in the men's 50-55 kg quarterfinal match, thus ending the Indian men's pencak silat campaign at the 18th Asian Games here today.
The 28-year-old Boynao lost 0-5 to Dines. He has beaten Turatbek Sulaimankul Uulu of Kyrgystan yesterday.
Pencak silat is a full-body fighting sport, which includes grappling and throwing, in addition to the use of weaponry. The sport is indigenous to Indonesia.
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