Dipika and Harinder competed against Malaysian Aifa Binti Azman and Mohammad Syafiq Bin Mohd Kamal in a closely contested match, winning 11-10, 11-10 in just 35 minutes.
With the win, Lovlina has now become the 4th Indian boxer to win the Olympic quota for the Paris Olympics after Nikhat Zareen, Preeti and Parveen Hooda.
An unforced mistake by Zaman in the fourth game of the match allowed Abhay to quickly regain the lead. The 25-year-old handed India the victory and forced a decider.
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur canceled his planned visit to China in protest against discriminatory actions, stating they violate the Olympic Charter and are deemed unacceptable by India.
With the current tally of 23 medals at the Asian Games, including five golds, India continues to impress and solidify its position as a formidable force in the world of sports.