Asian Boxing Championships: Olympic-bound pugilist Amit Panghal to face Mongolian Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in quarterfinals

Defending champion Amit Panghal (52kg) will face a robust problem from Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh. The Mongolian boxer had put up a troublesome struggle earlier than the Indian on the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan, final 12 months. Boxer Amit Panghal (proper) in motion throughout his sparring session (Courtesy: BFI)HIGHLIGHTSAmit Panghal is the defending champion in 52kgVikas Krishan will sq. off in opposition to Iran’s Moslem Malamir in 69kgSumit Sangwan suffered a 5-0 defeat in opposition to Iranian Meysam GheshlaghiIndia’s Olympic-bound males pugilists Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan, and Ashish Kumar can have a troublesome job on their palms once they kick-start their marketing campaign on the Asian Boxing Championships in Dubai on Wednesday.The World Championships silver medallist and defending champion Panghal will face a robust problem from Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh within the 52 kg bout. When the duo final met on the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Amman, Jordan, final 12 months, the Mongolian boxer had put up a troublesome struggle earlier than the Indian managed to win. The Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan will sq. off in opposition to Iran’s Moslem Malamir in 69kg.Ashish Kumar (75kg), who clinched the silver medal within the final version of the occasion, and Narender (+91kg) can even be up in opposition to highly effective opponents from Kazakhstan. Ashish will lock horns with World Championships and Asian Games silver medallist Abilkhan Amankul. Narender is ready to struggle in opposition to the two-time world championship silver medallist Kamshybek Kunkabayev.Reigning nationwide champion Varinder Singh (60kg) is the opposite Indian pugilist who shall be seeking to verify a medal for the nation. He will tackle Jere Cruz of the Philippines within the light-weight last-eight bout.In the 81kg opening spherical bout performed late within the night time on Monday, Sumit Sangwan suffered a 5-0 defeat in opposition to Iranian boxer Meysam Gheshlaghi.Later tonight, six Indian boxers shall be in motion within the quarterfinals on the second day of the occasion, which is collectively hosted by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the UAE Boxing Federation.Mohammad Hussamuddin (56kg), Shiva Thapa (64kg), Simranjit Kaur (60kg), Sakshi (54kg), Jasmine (57kg), and Sanjeet (91kg) will look to guarantee medals for the nation of their respective classes.Click right here for IndiaAs we speak.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.