20th Asian Games: Ramisha Shrestha Eliminated in First Round of Women’s Boxing

Summary and editorial review. At the 20th Asian Games, in the women’s boxing 51 kg weight category, Nepal’s Ramisha Shrestha was defeated 5–0 by Vietnam’s Tam Nguyen Thi in the first round. In the men’s 55 kg category, Nepal’s Chandbahadur Thapa is set to compete today against India’s Mandengbam Jadumani Singh. Meanwhile, in the men’s 70 kg category, Dhanbahadur Darlami was eliminated in the first round. Kathmandu, 6 Ashoj – In the boxing competition at the 20th Asian Games, Nepal’s Ramisha Shrestha exited in the opening round. The bout took place Tuesday at the Nishio Gymnasium in Japan, where Ramisha lost decisively by 5–0 to Vietnam’s Tam Nguyen Thi. Tam Nguyen Thi advanced to the quarterfinals with this victory. Also today, in the men’s 55 kg division, Nepal’s Chandbahadur Thapa will face India’s Mandengbam Jadumani Singh. Earlier, in the men’s 70 kg category, Dhanbahadur Darlami was knocked out in the first round. Competitors Khagendra Rokamgar, Kusum Tamang, Asmita Duval, and Rabin Nepal remain in the tournament and are scheduled to compete in upcoming bouts.