Asian Games 2023: Nikhat into quarters; Shiva, Sanjeet bow out in boxing

In the men’s event, Shiva was beaten 5-0 by Kyrgyzstan’s Askat Kultaev in the 63.5kg pre-quarterfinals. Sanjeet (92kg) lost 5-0 to Lazizbek Mullojonov

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen cruised to the 50kg quarter-finals but seasoned Indian pugilist Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet bowed out here on Wednesday.

Nikhat notched up a 5-0 win over South Korea’s Chorong Bak in the second round of the women’s event.

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In the men’s event, Shiva was beaten 5-0 by Kyrgyzstan’s Askat Kultaev in the 63.5kg pre-quarterfinals. Sanjeet (92kg) lost 5-0 to Lazizbek Mullojonov.

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