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AIBA angry after Sarita Devi refuses medal
October 01, 2014

Indian boxer Sarita Devi, who refused the wear the Asia Games Bronze, faces a ban from the International Boxing Association. She also faces a possibility of a lengthy international ban if found guilty by the body.

"The whole incident looked like a well planned scenario to her and her team. It is regretful to watch a boxer refused the medal," an AIBA official told CNN-IBN.

Sarita lost a controversial bout to South Korean silver medalist Ji Na Park.

The boxing association will announce the decision after the Asian Games.
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