Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:31am on 04 Aug 2024,Sunday Sports
Indian boxer Nishant Dev's loss in the Paris Olympics quarter-finals against Mexico's Marco Verde has sparked controversy. Despite appearing dominant in the first two rounds, Nishant lost 4-1, with many questioning the scoring system. Former Olympic medallist Vijender Singh and actor Randeep Hooda voiced their concerns, suggesting Nishant was unfairly denied a medal. Vijender praised Nishant's performance, while Hooda called the decision a robbery. The split decision in the second round and unanimous points for Verde in the third round have fueled debates on the fairness of the match.
