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Indian boxers continue their strong run at the World Boxing Cup in Astana. Sakshi, Jaismine, and Lakshya Chahar secured convincing wins to reach the quarterfinals. Manish Rathore bowed out after a close fight against Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi. The trio joins five other Indians in the next round, boosting India’s medal hopes.

Key Points: Sakshi Jaismine Lakshya Chahar Advance at World Boxing Cup Astana

  • Sakshi dominates England’s Charley Davison in 54kg with 5-0 win
  • Jaismine outclasses Azerbaijan’s Aynur Mikayilova in 57kg bout
  • Lakshya Chahar edges past Bulgaria’s William Cholov in 80kg thriller
  • Manish Rathore exits after tight loss to Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi
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World Boxing Cup: Sakshi, Jaismine, Lakshya Chahar advance as India maintain momentum

Indian boxers Sakshi, Jaismine, and Lakshya Chahar storm into quarterfinals at World Boxing Cup Astana with dominant victories.

"Sakshi put on a composed display to defeat England's Charley Davison with a unanimous 5:0 decision. – Official Release"

Astana, July 1

India's strong start at the World Boxing Cup-Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 gained further ground with Sakshi, Lakshya Chahar, and Jaismine advancing to the quarterfinals on Tuesday following their preliminary victories at the Beeline Arena in Astana.

In the women's 54kg category, Sakshi put on a composed display to defeat England's Charley Davison with a unanimous 5:0 decision in her pre-quarterfinal bout. Jaismine followed with a confident showing of her own in the women's 57kg division, overcoming Azerbaijan's Aynur Mikayilova by the same margin to seal her place in the last eight. Lakshya Chahar delivered a gritty performance in the men's 80kg category, moving past Bulgaria's William Cholov 4:1 in a split verdict, a release said.

Meanwhile, Manish Rathore exited the competition after a closely contested bout against Rui Yamaguchi of Japan in the men's 55kg category.

Sakshi, Lakshya and Jaismine now join Sachin Siwach, Hitesh Gulia, Muskan, Minakshi and Sanju in the next round, underlining India's strong start to the tournament in Astana.

- ANI

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Ananya R
Jaismine's victory was so clinical! But I'm a bit worried about our bench strength - why did Manish lose against Japan? We need more depth in lighter weight categories. Still, 5 boxers in QFs is excellent progress 💪
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Karan T
Lakshya Chahar's split decision win shows his fighting spirit! These young boxers are carrying forward the legacy of Vijender Singh and Mary Kom. Hope they get proper sponsorship deals after this tournament - they deserve it!
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Sarah B
As someone new to following boxing in India, I'm impressed! The women especially are showing such technical brilliance. Does anyone know where we can watch the quarterfinals live? Would love to support our athletes properly.
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Vikram M
Great results but let's not get carried away - the real test comes in QFs and beyond. Our boxers sometimes struggle against European powerhouses in later stages. Need to maintain this momentum! #CheerForIndia
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Priya S
So proud of our girls! 🥊 Sakshi and Jaismine making it look easy while competing against tough opponents. This is what happens when we invest in sports infrastructure and training. Hope they bring home medals!

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