India have added another medal in the 5th Asian Beach Games. On the second day of competition at Da Nang in Vietnam today, Harish Banghel won a silver in the men's middleweight Muay Thai event. Banghel lost to Zhang Yongkang of China in the final of 71-75kg category. Muay Thai is a combination of boxing and martial arts originated in Thailand. Yesterday, India bagged a Bronze through Pinky Balhara in Kurash. India has a contingent of 208 members in the 5th Asian Beach Games.In the previous edition held in 2014 in Phuket, India had won two gold, a silver and seven bronze medals.
News On AIR | September 26, 2016 8:46 PM
India wins silver in Asian Beach Games