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Taiwan Boxer Chen Nien-chin Bags Silver at Asian Games

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Taiwanese athlete Chen Nien-chin has won the country’s second medal in boxing at the 2026 Asian Games. Chen claimed silver after losing to India’s Parveen Hooda 3-2 in the women’s 65 kg category. 

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Taiwan boxer Chen Nien-chin clinches silver in Japan

REPORTER:
Team Taiwan is taking home another medal in boxing from the 2026 Asian Games in Japan.

REPORTER:
Taiwanese boxer Chen Nien-chin took silver in the women’s 65-kilogram division after falling to India’s Parveen Hooda on Friday. It’s Taiwan’s second boxing medal at this edition of the games. Speaking after the bout, Chen appeared positive about the result, despite not taking the top spot.

Chen Nien-chin (BOXER, CHINESE TAIPEI):  
As long as I’m still capable  
I’ll keep competing.  
Because honestly  
I really enjoy competing.

Chen Nien-chin (BOXER, CHINESE TAIPEI):  
I think it’s like opening a surprise box.  
You experience different emotions every time  
and I really enjoy the whole process.

REPORTER:
Taiwan’s current medal tally stands at four gold, 15 silver and 29 bronze.