Indian boxer Sarita Devi suspended for Asian Games medal snub

Indian boxer Sarita Devi was on Wednesday, October 22 provisionally suspended by the sport’s world governing body after refusing to accept her bronze medal at the Asian Games in a protest against judging. It means Devi will not be allowed to participate in the world championships to be held in Jeju Island, South Korea, in November, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said in a statement. Devi, who controversially lost after appearing to dominate her opponent, South Korean Park Ji-Na, tearfully reused to accept the bronze during the medal ceremony. She also took the bronze medal and hung it around the neck of the stunned Park. Devi later issued an “unconditional apology” to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for her behavior.

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