Indian pugilists Minakshi and Preeti registered contrasting wins to secure semi-final berths and assure themselves of medals in their maiden appearance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Saturday.

While Minakshi (52kg) defeated four-time Southeast Asian Games medallist Philippines’ Irish Magno 4-1 in the quarter-final, Preeti (57kg) produced a spirited performance against Turdibekova Sitora of Uzbekistan to win her last eight bout 5-0.