There could be more. But what has been assured for India from the boxing ring is a good six medals. Of course, a short wait is needed to know what their hue will be.
And, with three more pugilists — Vikas Krishan (men’s 75kg), Sarita Devi and Pinki Rani (women’s 60kg and 51kg) — to fight the quarterfinals in their weight categories on Wednesday, the expectations now could be be sky high.
The good turn for India on Tuesday at the Oxenford studio ring here was sealed by all the five Indians seen in action and their progress into the semifinals, to join M.C. Mary Kom, who had made the grade on Sunday. It was truly a performance of class and should now provide greater motivation to the whole contingent, across disciplines.
The action of the day was not without its own share of drama as the fights in at least two categories were quite close and all the supporters were left in suspense until the verdict did come out.
Finally, Amit Panghal (48kg), Naman Tanwar (91kg), Hussamuddin Mohammed (56kg), Manoj Kumar (69kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) were the pugilists who stormed into the semifinals.
