Indian boxer Sumit progressed to the round of 16 in the men's 70kg division at the Asian Games 2026, delivering a dominant performance to defeat Thailand's Bunjong Sinsiri via unanimous decision in their first fight on Monday.

Sinsiri started the bout on the front foot, connecting with effective strikes during the initial exchanges. Sumit gradually adjusted to the pace, finding his rhythm as the opening round progressed. Despite the Thai boxer's strong start, the judging panel scored the first round 4-1 in favour of the Indian fighter.