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Sachin Siwach reaches Asian Games boxing quarterfinals
NDTV··1d ago
Indian boxer Sachin Siwach reached the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games in Japan on Friday with a 4-1 win over Jordan's Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh. A further win would secure a medal. He next faces Japan's Shunsuke Kitamoto. Preeti Pawar lost 0-5 to North Korea's Pang Chol M in the women's 54kg round of 16.
Prism
What It Means For You
- Siwach is one win from an Asian Games boxing medal after advancing to the last eight.
- Preeti Pawar, a previous edition bronze medallist, is out of the women's 54kg draw.
- The Times of India said India's overall medal tally stood at 19 on Friday.
What's Happening
- NDTV reported the Siwach bout as a scrappy 4-1 verdict at Nishio, Japan.
- The Times of India described a split decision after a tactical last-16 contest.
- Pawar fell unanimously to reigning Asian Games champion Pang Chol M.
India's Boxing Day Card
- Siwach had a first-round bye as a Commonwealth Games gold medallist.
- On Thursday, Parveen took a walkover into the women's 65kg quarterfinals.
- Sakshi Chaudhary lost 2-3 and Sumit withdrew mid-bout with a knee injury on Thursday.
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