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Indian boxer Nupur has secured India's first medal at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool by winning her quarterfinal match. Her tactical performance against Uzbekistan's Oltinoy Sotimboeva demonstrates India's growing strength in international boxing competitions. The tournament marks the inaugural World Championships under the new international boxing governing body. With several more Indian boxers set to compete, the country hopes for an impressive overall performance in both men's and women's events.

Key Points: Nupur Wins First Indian Medal at World Boxing Championships

  • Nupur defeats Uzbekistan's Oltinoy Sotimboeva 4:1 in tactical quarterfinal bout
  • India sends 20-member contingent to inaugural World Boxing Championships
  • Multiple Indian boxers progress to quarterfinals with strong performances
  • Nikhat Zareen and other boxers set to compete in upcoming matches
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World Boxing C'ship: Nupur confirms first medal for India

Indian boxer Nupur secures quarterfinal victory in 80+kg category at Liverpool World Boxing Championships, ensuring first medal for India

"The Indian stepped up her attack in the third and final round - Match Report"

Liverpool, Sep 10

World Boxing Cup Astana gold medallist Nupur continued her fine form to confirm India's first medal at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Wednesday with a 4:1 win over Uzbekistan's Oltinoy Sotimboeva in the women's 80+kg quarterfinals.

In a tactical bout that saw both boxers receive a point penalty for excessive holding, Nupur started strong in the opening round but saw her opponent, a former World Youth silver medallist and bronze medallist in Astana, close the gap in the second.

However, the Indian stepped up her attack in the third and final round and also kept her opponent at bay to reach the semifinals.

Earlier on Tuesday night, three Indian boxers booked their quarterfinal berths to get within a win of assuring a medal.

Meenakshi (women's 48kg) hammered China's Wang Qiuping 5:0, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (men's 50kg) defeated England's Reece Readshaw 5:0, while Abhinash Jamwal (men's 65kg) thrashed Dominican Republic's Piter Ynoa Fernando de Jesus.

Jugnoo (men's 85kg) was the only Indian boxer to suffer a loss on Tuesday night as he went down 0:5 against Scotland's Robert William McNulty in the pre-quarterfinals.

India has fielded a 20-member contingent at the inaugural World Championships being held under the aegis of World Boxing - a recently formed international governing body - and is hoping for a good showing in both men's and women's events.

Four more Indian boxers will have a chance to assure a medal later in the day with two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (women's 51kg), Jaismine Lamboria (women's 57kg), Pooja Rani (women's 80kg), and Jamwal (men's 65kg) set to take the ring in their respective quarterfinals.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian boxing getting stronger in both men's and women's categories. Our athletes are proving themselves on the world stage despite limited resources. More power to them!
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David E
Impressive win against a tough Uzbek opponent. The 80+kg category is always challenging. Hope Nupur can maintain this momentum through the semifinals!
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Ananya R
While celebrating Nupur's achievement, we should also appreciate the other boxers who reached quarterfinals. Meenakshi's 5-0 win against China was particularly impressive! 👏
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Siddharth J
Good performance but we need to work on consistency across all weight categories. Jugnoo's loss shows there's still room for improvement in our boxing program.
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Kavya N
So excited for Nikhat Zareen's quarterfinal today! She's already a two-time world champion and such an inspiration for young Indian girls taking up boxing. 💪

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