Boxer Narender added to India’s glory at the Asian Boxing Championships after winning his quarterfinal match, assuring the country of its twelfth medal at the competition.
In the men’s +92 kg event, Narender put up a dominant display to defeat Iman Ramezanpourdelavar of Iran with ease 5-0 and secure India’s 12th medal at the competition. As per the Olympics website, in the men’s 75 kg division, Sumit defeated Thailand’s Borworn Kadamduan 3-2 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the coveted competition.
After losing their quarterfinal matches, the other three boxers competing on Monday were unable to advance to the last four.
Aslanbek Shymbergenov of Kazakhstan, who won the silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, defeated Sachin, who was fighting in the men’s 71 kg division, 4-1.
In contrast, Uzbekistan’s Aslonov Odiljon blanked Lakshya 5-0 in the men’s 80 kg division.
India squad (as per Olympics.com):
Naveen Kumar, competing in the men’s 92 kg division, was eliminated early after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Kazakhstan’s Aibek Oralbay.