Mary Kom, Sakshi book their berths in India women's squad for Asia-Ocenia Olympic Qualifiers
New Delhi/UNI: Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) and former world junior champion Sakshi Chaudhary (57kg) along with three other boxers booked their berths in the Indian women’s squad for Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
The others, who made up to the five-women squad were former World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (60kg), two-time World Championships bronze winner Lovlina Borgohain (69kg) and Asian Champion Pooja Rani (75kg).
Sakshi upset 2016 World Championships silver medallist Sonia Lather to start the final day of the women’s boxing trials.
Simranjit, who dazzled in a flawless win over Pavitra yesterday, staved off a stiff challenge from former world champion Sarita Devi to secure her place in 60kg.
In a much-awaited contest, 2012 London Olympic bronze medallist Mary Kom continued her quest for a second Olympic medal as she beat former world junior champion Nikhat Zareen in a repeat of their India Open clash. Both had been in smashing form in the semi-finals. While Nikhat had outpunched Jyoti, Mary had beaten youngster Ritu Grewal.
In 69kg, Lovlina proved too strong for Lalita and in 75kg, Pooja Rani produced a flurry of punches to blank Nupur. Lovlina had earlier made it to the final on the back of a strong display against Anjali whereas Lalita dropped a point to beat Meena Rani.
In the 75kg semi-finals, Pooja Rani easily beat Indraja while Nupur had knocked out experienced Saweeta Boora.
The Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifying Tournament will be held from February 3-14 2020 in Wuhan, China.
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