Home / Sports / Other Sports / Article /
"Seeing 30 points awarded for blocking instead of punching is tough to accept":
Updated On: 07 August, 2024 08:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Nandakumar Marar
Did Nishant not show ability, technique and courage enough to earn a victory and move into the semi-final for a crack at the medal?
Listen to this article :
Kishen Narsi. Pic/Anurag Ahire
Furore over judging in the boxing competition at the Paris Olympic Games erupted once again, in the wake of two bouts featuring Indian boxers. Nishant Dev lost on points in the men’s 71 kg quarter-final, despite attacking intent till the finish against Marco Verde Alvarez.
The Indian fighter shook his head to express refusal to accept the scoring by five judges in the Mexican’s favour 4-1 by points split decision. India’s Lovlina Borgohain fought till the end in women’s 75kg quarter-final bout against Li Quan (China), the verdict went in the latter’s favour by points split
41-decision.
Trending Stories
Latest Photos
Latest Videos
Latest Web Stories
ADVERTISEMENT
Mid-Day Fast
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT