None
EN
Indian boxing trio enters quarters
['The Hans India', 'About The Author', 'New Delhi']
Andhra Pradesh Breaking News, Telangana News, Hyderabad News Updates, National News, Breaking News
Glasgow: The Indian trio of Sachin Siwach, Ankush and Sakshi Chaudhary advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective categories in the boxing competition of the Commonwealth Games here on Monday.
Sumit, however, lost a tight men’s 70kg round of 16 bout to Northern Ireland’s Jon McConnell by 1-4 split decision.
Earlier, former world youth champion Sachin produced a composed performance to beat England’s William Hewitt 4-1 in the men’s 60kg class, winning four of the five judges’ scorecards.
The victory puts Sachin one win away from a CWG medal as he next faces Botswana’s Treasure Moremi in the quarters.
Sakshi, a former world youth and junior champion, won her 51kg round of 16 bout against Lethabo Modukanele of Botswana in a unanimous 5-0 verdict.