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Indian boxer refuses bronze medal at Asian Games, OCA issues warning

Sarita Devi Incheon Ceremony

On October 1, 2014, Indian boxer, Sarita Devi, refused to accept her bronze medal in the 57-60 kg category at the 17th Asian Games Incheon 2014.1, 2 The controversy began after Devi lost her semi-final bout against Park Ji-Na. The judges ruled the fight three rounds to nil in favor of Ji-Na, but Devi claims she dominated the contest and should have won.