Seven Indians in quarterfinals

June 20, 2018 09:47 pm | Updated 09:47 pm IST - NEW DELHI

Shiva Thapa (60kg) and L. Sarita Devi (60kg) were among the prominent winners as seven Indian boxers entered the quarterfinals at the Ulaanbaatar Cup tournament in Mongolia on Wednesday.

Ashish (64kg), Mandeep Jangra (69kg), Salman Sheikh (52kg) and Etash Khan (56kg) joined Shiva in the quarters after posting contrasting victories. In the women’s draw, National champion Sarjubala Devi (51kg) also made the last-eight stage.

Meanwhile at the Chemistry Cup in Halle, Vikas Krishan (75kg) advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Ireland’s Nevin Michael.

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