(Left to right) Kazakhstan’s Birzhan Zhakypov, gold medalist South Korea’s Shin Jong-hun and bronze medalists Philippines’ Mark Barriga and Kyrgyzstan’s Turat Osmonov stand on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s light flyweight (46-49kg) boxing event during the 17th Asian Games at the Seonhak Gymnasium in Incheon.  AFP PHOTO
(Left to right) Kazakhstan’s Birzhan Zhakypov, gold medalist South Korea’s Shin Jong-hun and bronze medalists Philippines’ Mark Barriga and Kyrgyzstan’s Turat Osmonov stand on the podium during the victory ceremony for the men’s light flyweight (46-49kg) boxing event during the 17th Asian Games at the Seonhak Gymnasium in Incheon. AFP PHOTO

INCHEON, South Korea: Philippines boxing boss Ricky Vargas slammed “hometown decisions” on Thursday as the Asian Games judging came under fresh attack a day after an Indian fighter refused her medal.

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