Im Ae-ji advances to quarterfinals; wins against Colombian player in quarterfinals to secure bronze medal
Lim Ae-ji (25, Hwasun County Office), the hope of Korean women's boxing at the 2024 Paris Olympics, has advanced to the quarterfinals and with one more win, she will become the first Korean boxer to win an Olympic medal in 12 years and the first female
boxer to do so. Lim Ae-ji won a 4-1 decision over Brazil's Tatiana Regina de Jesus Chagas in the round of 16 of the women's 54kg class at the 2024 Paris Olympics held at the North Arena in Paris, France on the
30th (local time). Lim Ae-ji's quarterfinal opponent has been set to be Colombia's Marcela Arias Castaneda. Although she is a strong opponent who was seeded 2nd in this Olympics, Lim Ae-ji is also in good condition.
Since there is no match for 3rd and 4th place in Olympic boxing, if Lim Ae-ji beats Castaneda and advances to the semifinals, she can secure a bronze medal.
Lim Ae-ji met with reporters in the mixed zone after the match and said, “Today, I tried to do what I do best. I think I prepared only about 70%,” and added, “I won’t let my guard down.”
If Lim Ae-ji advances to the quarterfinals, she will be the first Korean boxer to win a medal in 12 years since 2012.
Lim Ae-ji said, “The Olympics are the Olympics. It’s not easy no matter who I face,” and added, “There are only two days left, so I will prepare thoroughly.” Lim Ae-ji also participated in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and was eliminated in her first match, but she won in this Paris competition. If Lim Ae-ji succeeds in winning a medal, it will be recorded as the first medal in Korean women’s boxing history. The quarterfinals will be held at 4 a.m. on the 2nd of next month. 토토사이트