Carlo Paalam is assured of at least a bronze medal at the 2026 Asian Games after defeating China’s Zhang Jiamao via 3-2 split decision to reach the men’s 55kg semifinals. He next faces Kazakhstan’s Makhmud Sabyrkhan. The Tokyo Olympic silver medalist is making his return to the Asian Games podium after winning bronze in Jakarta in 2018, following a long injury layoff.
Watch the fight below.
