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Asian Boxing C'ships: India Assure Three Medals As Nikhat, Priya, Preeti Enter SF

By IANS News April 03, 2026 • 16:44 PM View: 91

World Boxing Cup Finals: India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 as Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar registered impressive victories to advance to the semifinals on Day 5 here on Friday.

Leading the charge, Nikhat was in complete control in the women’s 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’s Wu Yu, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist, in the semifinals.

In the women’s 60kg category, Priya showcased composure and tactical maturity to defeat China’s Chengyu Yang by 4-1, continuing her impressive run in the tournament. She will next take on Mongolia’s Namuun Monkhor for a place in the final.