Priya And Lovlina Reach Asian Games Boxing Semifinals
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports, Rediff
Indian boxers Priya Ghanghas and Lovlina Borgohain have secured their places in the semifinals at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, guaranteeing at least two bronze medals for the country. Lovlina, a Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist, defeated South Korea's Seong Suyeon with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the 75kg category. Priya also advanced to the last four after a 5-0 victory against Tajikistan's Mijgona Samadova in the 60kg division. The wins add to a growing list of Indian boxers who have reached the podium stages in the tournament.
Why it matters
These victories bolster India's medal tally at the Asian Games and confirm the continued international competitiveness of Indian women's boxing.
Read the original report — Times of India
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