Indian Boxer Vikas Krishan settles for Bronze in Asian Games

ONI Bureau:  Indian boxer Amit Panghal registered a split decision victory to enter the final of the men’s light flyweight (49 kilogram) category but an injured Vikas Krishan (75kg) had to settle for bronze after being declared medically unfit for his semifinal at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.

The 26-year-old played after being declared medically unfit for his semifinal bout.

However, Vikas has managed to script history by becoming the first Indian boxer to clinch three successive Asian Games medals in a row.