World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev marked India's successful start at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier with a 3-1 split decision victory.
Indian boxer Nishant Dev secures a victorious start at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier, clinching a 3-1 split decision win against Britain's Lewis Richardson in the men's 71kg category in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Nishant's aggressive approach and effective right hooks led to a 5-0 victory in the second round, ultimately securing a triumph in the round of 64 bout. However, seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) faced a first-round defeat against Uzbekistan's Ruslan Abdullaev, and youth champion Ankushita Boro suffered a narrow 2-3 loss to France's Sonvico Emilie in the women's 66kg category. The Olympic qualifiers continue with India aiming for more successes to secure quotas for the 2024 Paris Olympics
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