Chen Nianqin won the silver medal in the women's 65kg Asian Games, setting a career-best record

Chen Nianqin. (File photo, provided by the delegation)

[Special Correspondent Nian Miaoyun/Nagoya Report] "Anti-cancer female boxing champion" Chen Nianqin lost to Indian player Parveen 2:3 in the women's 65kg gold medal match at the Nagoya Asian Games today, and won the silver medal, still setting a career-best record.

29-year-old Chen Nianqin has gone through low points such as cancer. She participated in the last Asian Games in Hangzhou for the first time and won the bronze medal in the women's 66kg class. She also won the bronze medal in the last Paris Olympics and performed well in international competitions.

Chen Nianqin made her debut in the 65kg category at the Nagoya Asian Games this year. In the first match, she defeated Thailand's Olympic bronze medalist Janjaem Suwannapheng 5-0 to advance to the top four and win medals for two consecutive years.

Chen Nianqin met North Korean female player Huang Xiaoshun in the semi-finals. She won 3:2 and received the ticket to the gold medal match. At the same time, she created the best record of her career in the Asian Games. Today she will compete with Indian player Parwen for gold.

Chen Nianqin first observed the opponent's offensive at the start of the gold medal match today, and then seized the opportunity to quickly counterattack. Parwen also played very actively. At the end of the first round, Chen Nianqin fell behind 0:5.

Although his opponent took the lead in the first round, Chen Nianqin quickly adjusted himself. In the second round, he increased his effective attacks and regained the victory 5:0. In the decisive round, Chen Nianqin faced the opponent's entanglement. Although he was able to counterattack in time, he still lost 2:3 in the end and won the silver medal, which was still the best in his career.