Nepal Secures First Boxing Win at 20th Asian Games
Summary
Nepal has earned its first boxing win at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, with Khagendra Rokamagar defeating Macau’s John Reyes Salinas Alvin 5-0 in the men’s 60 kg category. It is Nepal’s first victory in boxing at the ongoing Asiad, after earlier losses by Danbahadur Darlami and Ramisha Shrestha.
Key Points
- Khagendra Rokamagar gave Nepal its first boxing victory at the ongoing 20th Asian Games by beating Macau’s John Reyes Salinas Alvin 5-0.
- He dominated all three rounds at Nishio Gymnasium, winning the judges’ votes unanimously.
- Earlier Nepali boxers Danbahadur Darlami and Ramisha Shrestha were knocked out in the first round.
- Nepal has sent seven boxers to this edition of the Asiad after training in Guwahati, India.
