20th Asian Games: Khagendra advances to last 16 after beating Macau boxer
Summary
Khagendra Roka Magar defeated Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas 5-0 in the men’s 60kg boxing event at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, advancing to the last 16. It was Nepal’s first boxing win in the ongoing Asian Games.
Key Points
- Khagendra Roka Magar won his opening boxing bout in the men’s 60kg category at the 20th Asian Games in Japan.
- He beat Macau’s Alvin John Reyes Salinas 5-0 to reach the last 16.
- The win was Nepal’s first in boxing at the ongoing Asian Games.
- Chandra Bahadur Thapa and Ramisha Shrestha were eliminated in earlier bouts.
