Boxer Sarita Devi refuses to accept bronze medal

October 01, 2014 12:58

L Sarita Devi has refused to accept a bronze medal at the Asian Games Ceremony.

She was on Tuesday delivered a knockout blow by judges in the boxing arena on Tuesday that saw dubious scoring in favour of home boxers.

Sarita, 29, who left Park Jina reeling with furious punches in the 60kg semi-final bout, was stunned and burst into tears after the scorers adjudged the South Korean the winner.

India lodged a protest but it was rejected by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) supervisor David Francis, who pointed to rules that had no provision to challenge the judges.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Don't want Kejriwal performing official duties if granted bail: SC

The bench has divided the hearing on Kejriwal's petition against his arrest into two parts. His main petition challenges his arrest by the ED and seeks it to be declared as illegal, while the second aspect pertains to grant of interim...

What Jaddu Said After Casting His Vote

Ravindra Jadeja and his wife Rivaba Jadeja cast their vote in Gujarat's Jamnagar district during the third phase of the Lok Sabha elections on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

51 soldiers have left Maldives , total withdrawal by May 10: Official

She, however, refused to disclose the exact figure of the Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives, stating the details would be shared at a later date, Sun.mv news portal reported.

Ex-Cong leader Radhika Khera, actor Shekhar Suman join BJP

Both Khera and Suman joined the saffron at its headquarters in Delhi in the presence of senior leaders, including BJP national general secretary Vinod Tawde and national media department in-charge Anil Baluni.

Phase 3: Over 60% polling till 5 pm; clashes in Bengal

A voter turnout of 60.19 per cent was recorded till 5 pm in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday with sporadic incidents of violence in West Bengal.