Indian boxing contingent files protest against Sarita’s loss
1 Oct 2014 5:43 AM IST
The lightweight boxer was left in tears after she was adjudged to have lost despite a dominating performance against home favourite Jina Park.
The Indian boxing contingent lodged a protest after paying a non-refundable USD 500 fee. However, it ended up being for a lost cause as the AIBA rules bar any complaints against judges and protests can only be filed against decision of the referees.
The 32-year-old Indian had matched Park blow for blow in the opening round and was markedly more aggressive and precise thereafter.
Sarita, a former Asian champion, fell behind after a rather bizarre turn of events in which Park ended up being the judges’ choice despite barely managing to stay in the fight. Such was the Indian’s ferocity that Park resorted to holding to slow down the pace of the bout after being left with a bloodied nose.
The Indian boxing contingent lodged a protest after paying a non-refundable USD 500 fee. However, it ended up being for a lost cause as the AIBA rules bar any complaints against judges and protests can only be filed against decision of the referees.
The 32-year-old Indian had matched Park blow for blow in the opening round and was markedly more aggressive and precise thereafter.
Sarita, a former Asian champion, fell behind after a rather bizarre turn of events in which Park ended up being the judges’ choice despite barely managing to stay in the fight. Such was the Indian’s ferocity that Park resorted to holding to slow down the pace of the bout after being left with a bloodied nose.
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