Bronze medalist Luu Thi Duyen (left) of Vietnam urges India’s Laishram Sarita Devi to go on to the podium on Wednesday after she decided to refuse to accept her bronze medal during the women’s lightweight (57-60kg) boxing awards ceremony during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon. AFP PHOTO
Bronze medalist Luu Thi Duyen (left) of Vietnam urges India’s Laishram Sarita Devi to go on to the podium on Wednesday after she decided to refuse to accept her bronze medal during the women’s lightweight (57-60kg) boxing awards ceremony during the 17th Asian Games in Incheon. AFP PHOTO

INCHEON, South Korea: Asian Games organizers on Thursday urged boxing’s world body to “ensure fair play” after an Indian fighter tearfully refused her bronze medal in a row over judging.

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