• Asian Boxing Championships: Sumit advances to semifinals of 75 kg category

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    Asian Boxing Championships: Sumit advances to semifinals of 75 kg category

    On the other hand, Sachin lost 1-4 to Kazakhstan's Aslanbek Shymbergenov in the...


    Digital Desk: Indian boxer Sumit secured India's seventh medal at the ongoing Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, after defeating Thailand's Borworn Kadamduan in the quarterfinals of the 75 kg (middleweight) category on Monday.


    Sumit defeated Kadamduan by 3-2 via a split decision.


    "SUPER SUMIT Another medal assured #AsianChampionships #PunchMeinHaiDum #Boxing," tweeted the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).



    On the other hand, Sachin lost 1-4 to Kazakhstan's Aslanbek Shymbergenov in the quarterfinal bout of the 71 kg (light-middleweight) category. 


    "Comeback stronger champ. #AsianChampionships #Boxing" tweeted BFI.


    In addition, Lakshya Chahar lost 0-5 against Uzbekistan's Aslonov Odiljon in the quarter-finals of the 80 kg (light-heavyweight) category.


    Later today, Naveen Kumar will compete in the 92 kg (heavyweight) category against Kazakhstan's Aibek Oralbay.


    Additionally, Narender will compete in a bout in the 92-plus (super-heavyweight) category against Irans' Iman Ramezanpourdelavar.


    The championships will be held in Jordan from November 1 to November 12.


    India team (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).