Hitesh, a gold medallist from the Brazil leg earlier this year, delivered a dominant 5:0 win over Kazakhstan\u2019s Almaz Orozbekov in the men\u2019s 70kg quarterfinal, ensuring another medal to his name.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the women\u2019s 54kg category, Sakshi put on a composed display to beat Brazil\u2019s Tatiana Regina de Jesus Chagas via unanimous decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
They now join guaranteed medallists Minakshi (48kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg), as well as Sanju (60kg), who confirmed a podium for herself on Wednesday after advancing to the semifinals. Anamika (51kg) also remains in contention after reaching the quarters.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With several medals guaranteed and more boxers still in the mix, Team India\u2019s campaign in Astana continues to build toward a strong finish ahead of the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Wednesday, Minakshi sealed her place in the semifinals with a dominant 5:0 win over Chinese Taipei\u2019s Guo Yi-Xuan, showing sharp movement and clean scoring throughout. Pooja Rani followed with a gritty 4:1 split decision victory over Kazakhstan\u2019s Gulsaya Yerzhan in the 80kg division, securing her berth in the final four and guaranteeing a podium finish.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anamika (51kg) moved into the quarterfinals with a composed performance against Turkey\u2019s Aysen Taskin, keeping India\u2019s momentum alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s draw, Jadumani Singh fought hard in a close contest but lost narrowly to the Philippines\u2019 Jay Bryan Baricuatro, bringing his campaign to a close.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Anamika (51kg) moved into the quarterfinals with a composed performance against Turkey\u2019s Aysen Taskin, keeping India\u2019s momentum alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Uzbekistan had topped the medal table in the first leg in Brazil with eight medals, with five gold medals. Hosts Brazil finished with nine medals but had fewer gold (three), while Kazakhstan ended third with six medals, including three gold and three bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n