Leading the charge, Nikhat was in complete control in the women\u2019s 51kg quarterfinal, sealing a first-round RSC victory over Xian Baguhin (PHI) in a dominant outing. She now faces her toughest test yet against China\u2019s Wu Yu, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist, in the semifinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s 60kg category, Priya showcased composure and tactical maturity to defeat China\u2019s Chengyu Yang by 4-1, continuing her impressive run in the tournament. She will next take on Mongolia\u2019s Namuun Monkhor for a place in the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, in the women\u2019s 54kg category, Preeti Pawar, the gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered one of the most clinical performances of the day, outclassing Munguntsetseng (MGL) with a 5-0 unanimous decision victory.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Preeti is set to face a formidable opponent in Korea\u2019s Im Aeji, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and 2025 World Championships bronze medallist, in what promises to be a gripping semifinal clash.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s 70kg category, Deepak exited the competition following a 1-4 defeat to Jordan\u2019s Zeyad Eashash in the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With three medals already secured and a place in the finals at stake, India\u2019s campaign continues to gather momentum at the continental showpiece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Earlier on Thursday, competing in the men\u2019s 65kg category, the reigning national champion Aditya outclassed Saudi Arabia\u2019s Mousa Alhawsaw with a 5-0 unanimous decision win, maintaining control and precision throughout the bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With three medals already secured and a place in the finals at stake, India\u2019s campaign continues to gather momentum at the continental showpiece.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
He will take on Uzbekistan\u2019s Abdulloh Madaminov in what is expected to be a closely contested bout.<\/p>\r\n\r\n