In Boxing, India’s Nupur advanced to the 85+ kg category final of the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, with a commanding 5-0 victory over Turkey’s Seyma Dustaz in the semifinal.   

In the men’s 65kg category, Abhinash Jamwal advanced to the semifinals after a strong win over USA’s Rene Camacho, securing at least a bronze medal.

However, Neeraj Phogat (65kg) and Anamika (51kg) exited the tournament in the quarterfinals. Neeraj lost a close 3:2 split decision.

With one boxer in the final and 10 in the semifinals, India’s strong performance continues as the tournament nears its end.

The tournament in Astana is the second and last of two scheduled World Boxing Cup meets for the year. 

Back in April, India had won six medals at the previous World Boxing Cup leg in Brazil. The Indian women did not compete in Brazil on account of the national championships.

The Kazakhstan leg will run until July 7, with over 400 boxers from 31 countries, including Olympians, competing across 10 weight categories in both men’s and women’s divisions.