Khagendra enters round of 16 in 20th Asian Games
Summary
Khagendra Roka Magar has advanced to the round of 16 in boxing at the 20th Asian Games in Japan after defeating Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas 5-0 in the men’s 60 kg category. It is Nepal’s first boxing victory at this edition of the Games.
Key Points
- Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas 5-0 to reach the round of 16 in the men’s 60 kg boxing event.
- The win is Nepal’s first boxing victory at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
- Chandra Bahadur Thapa was eliminated in the men’s 55 kg first-round bout.
- Ramisha Shrestha lost her women’s 51 kg bout against a Vietnamese opponent.
