Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to reach the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in the men's 50kg category.
Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay at the Asian Boxing Championships, while Ankushita Boro also advanced to the semi-finals.
Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Vishvanath Suresh have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Indian boxers are set to compete at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, aiming for medals and direct qualification for major multi-sport events later in the year.
Five Indian boxers, including one woman, had earlier claimed bronze medals in the youth event after losing in the semi-finals.
It was gold rush for India at the Asian Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai on Sunday with four pugilists from the country winning gold medals.
Vanshaj was also beaten 0-5 by Yernur Suyunbay of Kazakhstan in his summit clash.
Seven Indians took the ring in the quarter-finals on Monday evening and four of them emerged victorious.
The actor's debut film Ullasanga Utsahanga was a blockbuster.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
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