Chen Nien-chin Wins Gold in Asian Games Weight Class: 'A Huge Affirmation for Me'
Taiwanese female boxer Chen Nien-chin won the gold medal in the 65kg class at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, overcoming an ankle injury by executing her team's tactics against her North Korean opponent.
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Taiwanese female boxing star Chen Nien-chin battled fiercely against North Korean rival Hwang Hyo Sun until the end of the third round in the finals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia today, eventually defeating her opponent with a score of 4 to 1 to take the gold medal in this Asian Games weight class.
In an interview with the Central News Agency, Chen Nien-chin said, "Winning gold medals in these two different weight classes means a lot to me. After all, this is the Asian Games weight class, and of course, it gives me a huge boost in confidence." Chen won the gold medal in the women's 70kg class at the Asian Championships in 2022, but this year the 65kg class is the Asian Games event.
Chen mentioned that the main key was keeping the right mindset and trusting her team. Although she sprained her ankle in the previous match, fortunately, with the help of the athletic trainer, she was able to continue competing. "Actually, right up until the moment before the fight, I was still discussing with the trainer how to tape it so it wouldn't affect the match."
Chen noted that after waking up in the morning, she watched videos of her opponent again. "I realized the opponent is a fighter who is very good at close-range attacks. I suffered a bit of a disadvantage in the first round, so in the last two rounds, I followed the coach's tactics and instructions to do what I needed to do in the ring. I'm very happy with the good result."
Chen emphasized that in the third round, her opponent kept trying to force close-range attacks again. "The coach gave me excellent advice and tactics, so I tried my best to execute them. Perhaps my experience is a bit better, so the rest unfolded just as we expected." (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150409
In an interview with the Central News Agency, Chen Nien-chin said, "Winning gold medals in these two different weight classes means a lot to me. After all, this is the Asian Games weight class, and of course, it gives me a huge boost in confidence." Chen won the gold medal in the women's 70kg class at the Asian Championships in 2022, but this year the 65kg class is the Asian Games event.
Chen mentioned that the main key was keeping the right mindset and trusting her team. Although she sprained her ankle in the previous match, fortunately, with the help of the athletic trainer, she was able to continue competing. "Actually, right up until the moment before the fight, I was still discussing with the trainer how to tape it so it wouldn't affect the match."
Chen noted that after waking up in the morning, she watched videos of her opponent again. "I realized the opponent is a fighter who is very good at close-range attacks. I suffered a bit of a disadvantage in the first round, so in the last two rounds, I followed the coach's tactics and instructions to do what I needed to do in the ring. I'm very happy with the good result."
Chen emphasized that in the third round, her opponent kept trying to force close-range attacks again. "The coach gave me excellent advice and tactics, so I tried my best to execute them. Perhaps my experience is a bit better, so the rest unfolded just as we expected." (Editor: Lee Heng-shan) 1150409