Nupur delivered a dominant performance in her semifinal bout, defeating Turkey\u2019s Seyma Dustaz 5:0 to secure a spot in the women\u2019s +80 kg final. Earlier in the day, Abhinash Jamwal impressed in the men\u2019s 65kg category, overcoming Rene Camacho of the USA with a unanimous decision win to move into the last four and guarantee himself a medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Neeraj Phogat (65kg) and Anamika (51kg) saw their campaigns come to an end in the quarterfinals. Neeraj fought a close and spirited bout but went down 3:2 in a split decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With 10 pugilists in the semis and one in the final, India\u2019s strong showing in Astana continues to gather momentum heading into the final stretch of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Thursday, Hitesh Gulia and Sakshi secured semifinal spots on Thursday and guaranteed themselves podium finishes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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
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
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