New Delhi, Nov 23: Four Indian boxers, including Muskan and Tamanna, assured themselves of a medal after reaching the semifinals with dominating victories at the Youth men’s and women’s World Boxing Championships in La Nucia, Spain.
Youth Asian Championships silver medallist Kirti (+81kg) and Devika Ghorpade (52kg) were the other two to confirm medals.
Tamanna outperformed Japan’s Juni Tonegawa by unanimous decision in the women’s 50kg quarter-final. Devika also notched up a 5-0 win against Germany’s Asya Ari. Muskan (75kg) and Kirti proved too strong for their respective opponents – Mongolia’s Zyeinyep Azimbai and Livia Botica of Romania. (PTI)
