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I was wronged: Sarita Devi

<p>Sarita Devi reiterates that she was justified in her reaction at Incheon, but says she only apologised as she didn't want <br />other boxers to suffer the consequences</p>

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Laishram Sarita Devi reacts after refusing to accept her bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the women's lightweight (57-60kg) category at Incheon's Seonhak Gymnasium on Wednesday. Pic/AFP.

Laishram Sarita Devi reacts after refusing to accept her bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the women's lightweight (57-60kg) category at Incheon's Seonhak Gymnasium on Wednesday. Pic/AFP.

New Delhi: She has offered an unconditional apology for an emotionally-charged protest at the Asian Games but Indian boxer Laishram Sarita Devi yesterday hoped that her outburst would ensure better judging at next month’s World Championship in Korea — the country where she felt “wronged”.

Indian boxer Laishram Sarita Devi
Laishram Sarita Devi reacts after refusing to accept her bronze medal during the medal ceremony for the women's lightweight (57-60kg) category at Incheon’s Seonhak Gymnasium on Wednesday. Pic/AFP.

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