Boxing World Championships: Debutant Akash Kumar enters semis, secures India’s 1st medal in Belgrade

Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India’s first medal on the ongoing AIBA World Men’s Boxing Championships in Belgrade on Tuesday after advancing to the semifinals with an excellent win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela. Akash Kumar (in purple) in motion (Image Courtesy: BFI Media)HIGHLIGHTSAkash Kumar enters semifinals, secures India’s 1st medal in BelgradeKumar defeated former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of VenezuelaKumar turned solely the seventh Indian male boxer to win a medal at World ChampionshipsAkash Kumar (54kg) surprised Rio Olympic silver medallist Yoel Finol of Venezuela 5-0 within the quarter-final and secured at the very least a medal for India on the Men’s Boxing world championships in Belgrade, Serbia on Tuesday.

Kumar turned solely the seventh Indian male boxer to win a medal on the World Championships.The 21-year-old Akash, who’s a reigning nationwide champion, prevailed 5-0 in a superb efficiency throughout which his punching and showmanship have been merely excellent.The fearless teenager scored on counter-attacks with a non-existent guard and taunted his opponent, all this whereas staying out of his vary with terrific tempo and footwork. He misplaced his mom to a lung an infection in September and competed within the nationwide championships unaware of the tragedy.Rivas had initially gained a bronze within the Rio 2016 Olympics however his medal was upgraded to silver after the unique second place finisher failed a dope take a look at.Akash will face Makhmud Sabyrkhan of Kazakhstan within the semi-final on Thursday.Later this night, five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) will sq. off in opposition to Turkey’s Kerem Oezmen within the quarterfinals together with three different Indians.Narender Berwal (+92kg) will go up in opposition to Azerbaijan’s Mahammad Abdullayev, whereas Nishant Dev (71kg) will tackle Russia’s Vadim Musaev.Reigning Asian champion Sanjeet (92kg), who was a quarterfinalist within the occasion’s final version, will face Italian Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine.Click right here for IndiaRight now.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.