Nishant Dev gets robbed of the Paris Olympics 2024 medal

August 4, 2024

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Nishant Dev gets robbed of the Paris Olympics 2024 medal

Indian boxer Nishant Dev was robbed of a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024. His journey at the Paris Olympics ended abruptly and controversially in the quarterfinal round of the men’s 71kg category. The young and promising boxer, who had been on the cusp of securing a medal for India, was defeated by Mexico’s Marco Verde Alvarez.

The 23-year-old, a world championship bronze medalist, had been in complete control of the bout for the first two rounds. His powerful jabs and hooks had stunned his opponent, and it seemed like a sure win for the Indian. However, a shocking turn of events unfolded in the third round.

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Alvarez, sensing the tide turning against him, launched a desperate attack. While Nishant managed to evade some punches, the relentless pressure from the Mexican began to take its toll. The Indian boxer, visibly tired, struggled to land effective punches. Alvarez capitalized on this opportunity and managed to win the final round.

To the astonishment of everyone watching, the judges awarded the victory to Alvarez. The split decision verdict triggered a storm of protest, with fans and experts alike questioning the fairness of the scoring. Even legendary Indian boxer Vijender Singh expressed his shock at the result, questioning the scoring system.

THIS IS ROBBERY!! Nishant Dev was the clear winner. Boxing is so rigged, no one knows how the judges are scoring. No transparency, just unorganised & based on favouritism & luck. WWE matches make more sense than this clownery they calling boxing rn!#Boxing #Olympics #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/qyra7K7qVV

— Sohom (@AwaaraHoon) August 3, 2024

Left Right & Centre first time everybody is United because everybody knows that Nishant Dev has won that #Boxing       match but Judges robbed the medal from him due to unfair umpiring. #cheating #OlympicGamesParis2024 #Olympics pic.twitter.com/JsmdIqQbOc

— Ritesh Mishra (@Ritesh_Mishraaa) August 3, 2024

The defeat was a bitter pill to swallow for Nishant, who had been on the brink of creating history. It was a particularly tough day for the Indian contingent, with other athletes like Manu Bhaker and Deepika Kumari also facing disappointing results.

India’s boxing hopes now rest on the shoulders of Lovlina Borgohain, the bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympics. She will be fighting for a medal in the women’s 75kg category.

The controversial loss of Nishant Dev has once again brought to light the issue of judging in boxing. It is a matter that needs to be addressed to ensure that athletes are rewarded for their true performance.

As for Nishant Dev, the road to recovery and redemption will be challenging, but given his talent and skills, there is no doubt that he will rise again. India will be eagerly waiting for his comeback and hoping for a brighter future for Indian boxing.