NEW DELHI: Star boxer Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Ghanghas And Manisha Moun continued to dominate their run with one-sided victories as the trio entered the quarterfinals of the Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the nation’s capital on Tuesday.
While defending champion Nikhat brushed off Mexican pugilist Patricia Alvarez Herrera 5-0 for her third win, Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) recorded wins in RSC (referee stoppage contest) for qualify for the last eight of the tournament in their respective weight. categories.
Nikhat got off to an aggressive start against Herrera as she launched the attack from the start, showing quick movement. Herrera tried his best to change the momentum in his favor, but Nikhat’s relentless attack proved too strong.
The 26-year-old will now face Thai boxer Chuthamat Rakshat in the quarter-finals.
“I also played against this boxer in the last world championships and I won. She was a little tougher today than last time. My weight class went from 52 to 50 kg and my speed increased but I still have to work on some things. I’m glad I played well today. Every player I’ve played so far was tough,” Nikhat said after the game.
Nikhat’s win came after Nitu and Manisha provided the hosts with a perfect start by registering a decisive victory in their respective matches.
As 2022 Commonwealth Games champion Nitu got off to a cautious start but took less than six minutes to force the referees to end the game against Tajikistan. Sumaiya QosimovaManisha and Turkey’s Nur Turhan exchanged big punches in an intense match at 57kg.
However, Manisha, who clinched bronze in the last edition, quickly shifted gears to take matters into her own hands before ultimately securing a convincing victory. She will then face French pugilist Amina Zidani in the quarter-finals while Nitu will face Japan’s Madoka Wada.
Meanwhile, it was heartbreaking for Shashi Chopra (63 kg) who gave it her all but lost 0-4 to Japan’s Mai Kito.
Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Sakshi Choudhary (52kg), Nupur Sheoran (+81kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) are the other Indian boxers who have already secured their place in the quarter-finals.
The quarter-finals will be played on Wednesday at the prestigious event, which will see 324 boxers, including several Olympic medalists, from 65 countries battling for the titles in all 12 weight classes.
Two other Indian boxers – Jaismine (60kg) and Manju Bamboriya (66kg) will also be seen in action in the pre-quarter-finals later in the evening.
In a major upset of the day, Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala stunned former world champion and Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines with a thrilling 4-3 victory in the hard-fought 57 kg.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Irma Testa (57kg) meanwhile enjoyed an easy exit as she continued her winning streak with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Vietnam’s Hao Nguyen Thi in the match. of the last 16 of 57 kg.
While defending champion Nikhat brushed off Mexican pugilist Patricia Alvarez Herrera 5-0 for her third win, Nitu (48kg) and Manisha (57kg) recorded wins in RSC (referee stoppage contest) for qualify for the last eight of the tournament in their respective weight. categories.
Nikhat got off to an aggressive start against Herrera as she launched the attack from the start, showing quick movement. Herrera tried his best to change the momentum in his favor, but Nikhat’s relentless attack proved too strong.
The 26-year-old will now face Thai boxer Chuthamat Rakshat in the quarter-finals.
“I also played against this boxer in the last world championships and I won. She was a little tougher today than last time. My weight class went from 52 to 50 kg and my speed increased but I still have to work on some things. I’m glad I played well today. Every player I’ve played so far was tough,” Nikhat said after the game.
Nikhat’s win came after Nitu and Manisha provided the hosts with a perfect start by registering a decisive victory in their respective matches.
As 2022 Commonwealth Games champion Nitu got off to a cautious start but took less than six minutes to force the referees to end the game against Tajikistan. Sumaiya QosimovaManisha and Turkey’s Nur Turhan exchanged big punches in an intense match at 57kg.
However, Manisha, who clinched bronze in the last edition, quickly shifted gears to take matters into her own hands before ultimately securing a convincing victory. She will then face French pugilist Amina Zidani in the quarter-finals while Nitu will face Japan’s Madoka Wada.
Meanwhile, it was heartbreaking for Shashi Chopra (63 kg) who gave it her all but lost 0-4 to Japan’s Mai Kito.
Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Sakshi Choudhary (52kg), Nupur Sheoran (+81kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) are the other Indian boxers who have already secured their place in the quarter-finals.
The quarter-finals will be played on Wednesday at the prestigious event, which will see 324 boxers, including several Olympic medalists, from 65 countries battling for the titles in all 12 weight classes.
Two other Indian boxers – Jaismine (60kg) and Manju Bamboriya (66kg) will also be seen in action in the pre-quarter-finals later in the evening.
In a major upset of the day, Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala stunned former world champion and Tokyo Olympics silver medalist Nesthy Petecio of the Philippines with a thrilling 4-3 victory in the hard-fought 57 kg.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Irma Testa (57kg) meanwhile enjoyed an easy exit as she continued her winning streak with a comfortable 5-0 victory over Vietnam’s Hao Nguyen Thi in the match. of the last 16 of 57 kg.
