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.