AMMAN: Indian boxer Parveen defeated Thailand’s Panpatchara Somnuek to advance to the semifinal of the 63 kg category in the ongoing 2022 Asian Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan.
On Saturday, Parveen prevailed over Somnuek by 5-0. She proved unstoppable in her comprehensive win. Her swiftness, relentless jabs, hooks and quick counter punches kept her in the driving seat for the entire game with her opponent rarely getting the opportunity to attack.
India’s Ankushita Boro (66kg) defeated Japan’s Tsubata Arsia by 5-0 in the quarter finals bout, assuring India of another medal.
Earlier, Indian boxers Minakshi and Preeti assured the country two medals and advanced to the semifinal of the ongoing Asian Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan on Saturday while Sakshi lost her quarterfinal bout.
Minakshi, boxing in the 52 kg (flyweight) category defeated Philippines’ Irish Magno by 4-1 in her quarterfinal match. She has assured her country a medal in the tournament.
“MEDAL ASSURED Go for gold #Minakshi #AsianChampionships #PunchMeinHaiDum #Boxing,” tweeted the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
Preeti, boxing in the 57 kg featherweight category, defeated Uzbekistan’s Turdibekova Sitora in a dominant fashion by 5-0 in her quarterfinal match. She assured India of the second medal in the tournament.
“That was PREETI amazing and medal confirmed #AsianChampionships #PunchMeinHaiDum #Boxing,” tweeted the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
On the other hand, Sakshi suffered a 0-5 loss to Chinese Taipei’s Hsiao-Wen Huang in the quarterfinal of the 54 kg (bantamweight) category.
“Comeback stronger #AsianChampionships #PunchMeinHaiDum #Boxing,” tweeted BFI.
The event will be held in Jordan from November 1 to November 12.
India squad (as per Olympics.com):
Men: Govind Sahani (48kg), Sparsh Kumar (51kg), Ananta Chopade (54kg), Md. Hussamuddin (57kg), Etash Khan (60kg), Shiva Thapa (63.5kg), Amit Kumar (67kg), Sachin (71kg), Sumit (75kg), Lakshya (80kg), Kapil (86kg), Naveen (92kg), Narender (+92kg)
Women: Monika (48kg), Savita (50kg), Minakshi (52kg), Sakshi (54kg), Preeti (57kg), Simranjit (60kg), Parveen (63kg), Ankushita Boro (66kg), Pooja (70kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Saweety Boora (81kg), Alfiya Pathan (+81kg). (ANI)