Huge Row As Boxing Judges' Decision Leaves India's Nishant Dev Devastated

judges in boxing have often come under scanner over ir questionable decisions, and same old controversy has landed in Paris Olympics. Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who was just one win away from guaranteeing himself a medal, couldn't believe when he saw his Mexican opponent's hand being raised. Dev was confident that he won fight and many experts also judged Indian as winner of close contest. Thus, judges scoring garnered attention and Indian fans who stayed late to witness Dev enter semi-final expressed anger and claimed injustice.

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Nishant Dev's Exit Creates Row On Internet

Following culmination of bout, India's Olympic hero Vijender Singh opined that even he has failed to understand how scoring has been done. Along with Singh's reaction, several or responses to result inundated social media .

Nishant is fifth Indian boxer to be eliminated from Paris Olympic Games. sole Indian boxer remaining in competition is Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain. She will compete in women’s 75kg quarterfinal on Sunday against Asian Games champion Li Qiang. Although Lovlina has lost both of her previous matches against Qiang, she defeated her to win gold medal at 2023 World Championships and is striving to become first Indian boxer to earn two Olympic medals.