Filipino boxer Eumir Marcial lost to Israil Madrimov of Uzbekistan in their middleweight semifinals bout to get the bronze medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta on Friday. Despite putting up a fight against the bigger Madrimov, Marcial succumbed to a split decision and joined fellow boxer Carlo Paalam settling for a bronze medal. …
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Asian Games: Hidilyn Diaz wins first gold for Philippines
Weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz won the Philippines’ first gold medal in the Asian Games, capturing the women’s 53-kilograms event at Jakarta International Expo Hall A in Indonesia on Tuesday. The Philippines won 4 bronze medals in the Jakarta Games prior to Diaz’s feat. Diaz bested 11 other competitors, including compatriot Dessa Delos Santos, by lifting 92…
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