Boxer Ashish Chaudhary knocked out in opening match against China's Erbieke Tuoheta

Others | Monday | 26th July, 2021

Indian boxer Ashish Kumar Chaudhary had to face defeat in his first match in the Tokyo Olympics on Monday.

Ashish played his first match with Chinese boxer Erbeek Tuoheta. Ashish showed full strength but he had to face defeat in the very first match. Ashish dominated Tuoheta in the second round after falling behind in the first round. In the third round, Tuoheta defeated Ashish Chaudhary to win the match 2–0. 

Ashish Chaudhary's mother Durga Devi says that even though Ashish has lost in the Olympics, it is a big deal to represent the country. He is not disappointed with this, but she hopes that in the coming times, Ashish will bring laurels to the country by performing even better.