Home Asian Games 2018 Sharath, Vishal lose in Asian Games Karate While Sharath suffered a 0-1 defeat against South Korea’s Kim Muil in men’s 75kg first round, Vishal was thrashed 0-8 by Uzbekistan’s Akhatov Shakhboz in the 84kg quarterfinal. PTI JAKARTA 27 August, 2018 17:47 IST While Japan's Ryutaro Araga won the gold medal, India's campaign ended in just one day. - AFP PTI JAKARTA 27 August, 2018 17:47 IST India’s campaign in the Asian Games karate ended on Monday with Jayendran Sharath Kumar and Vishal losing their respective contests.While Sharath suffered a 0-1 defeat against South Korea’s Kim Muil in men’s 75kg first round, Vishal was thrashed 0-8 by Uzbekistan’s Akhatov Shakhboz in the 84kg quarterfinal.Asian Games Full CoverageKumar lost the contest after Kim scored a Yuko, while Akhatov scored an Ippon over Vishal.In karate, Yuko, which carries one point, is awarded for Chudan (middle punch) or Jodan Tsuki (face punch), while one receives three points for Ippon, which is awarded for Jodan kicks (face kicks) and any scoring technique delivered on a thrown or fallen opponent. India fielded only two competitors in karate and their campaign ended in just one day. Support Sportstar Dear Reader, Support our journalism — where text and pictures intermingle so seamlessly — and help us scale up your experience as the world changes around us. Your contribution is vital to our brand of uninfluenced, boots-on-the-ground reportage that’s worth your while. Clickbait sensationalism is not for us, but editorial independence is — we owe it to you. Support Quality Journalism Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.