Taekwondo: Maan loses in pre-quarters

Navjeet Maan crashed out in the pre-quarterfinals of the 80 kg taekwondo match, ending the Indian men's campaign at the Asian Games here today.

The 24-year-old Maan lost 6-20 to Linglong Chen of China.

Maan trailed behind Chen 0-6 in the first round before the Indian managed to open his account in the second round.

However, the Chinese made a strong comeback scoring eight points to take a 15-5 overall lead in the match.

Chen then sealed the match, blanking Maan 5-1 in the third round.

Earlier, Maan had beaten Somsanouk Phommavanh of Lao in his opening match 32-18.

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