Boxer Narender added to India’s glory at the Asian Boxing Championships after winning his quarter-final match, assuring the country of its twelfth medal at the competition.
In the men’s +92kg event, Narender put up a dominant display to defeat Iman Ramezanpourdelavar of Iran with ease 5-0 to secure India’s 12th medal at the competition. In the men’s 75kg division, Sumit defeated Thailand’s Borworn Kadamduan 3-2 to secure a place in the semi-finals of the coveted competition as per the Olympics website.
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 71kg division, 4-1.
In contrast, Uzbekistan’s Aslonov Odiljon blanked Lakshya 5-0 in the men’s 80kg division.(ANI)