New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Despite placing up spirited performances, pugilists Zoram Muana, Pukharam Kishan Singh, Shiksha, Ashish Kumar and Hemant Yadav suffered hard-fought defeats within the quarter-finals and exited the continued Elorda cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.
Going up in opposition to the Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Saken Bibossinov of Kazakhstan, Zoram (51kg) suffered a unanimous 0-5 defeat, as per a press launch from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
In the 54kg class, Pukharam endured a 0:5 loss in opposition to Daulet Moldashev of Kazakhstan whereas within the 57kg class, Ashish Kumar misplaced in opposition to Sukthet Sarawut of Thailand with the identical scoreline.
Hemant Yadav (71kg) additionally endured a 0:5 defeat in opposition to Talgat Shaikenov of Kazakhstan.
In a troublesome fixture in opposition to the 2016 World Championships bronze medallist Zhaina Shekerbekova of Kazakhstan, Shiksha (54kg) fought valiantly however misplaced 0:5.
On Friday, Vijay Kumar (60kg) will take to the ring for his quarter finals bout in opposition to Zholdas Zhenissov of Kazakhstan.
Neema (63kg) will likely be contesting her semi-finals bout in opposition to Laura Yessenkeldi of Kazakhstan.
Indian boxer Sumit secured a powerful victory to substantiate the bronze medal within the 86kg class on the second day of the Elorda Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
Sumit dominated his quarterfinal bout in opposition to Bekzat Tangatar of Kazakhstan from the get-go and showcased his energy and precision to win 5-0 in a one-sided affair. (ANI)