Shiva Thapa Enters Semis of Olympic Test Event for Boxing

Guwahati, October 29, 2019:

Shiva Thapa overpowered local favourite Yuki Hirakawa in a 5-0 verdict to fight his way into the medal rounds, whereas former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen will face Japan's Sana Kawano on Wednesday.

Four-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63kg) secured himself a medal at the Olympic Test event for boxing by winning his quarterfinal bout on Tuesday, while six other Indians made the last-four stage without even stepping inside the ring here.

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Thapa overpowered local favourite Yuki Hirakawa in a 5-0 verdict to fight his way into the medal rounds. The seasoned boxer from Assam claimed his third national title earlier this month.

He will be up against another Japanese, Daisuke Narimatsu, in the semifinals on Wednesday. Narimatsu got a bye in the opening round.

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However, for his six other compatriots, including former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg), a medal was guaranteed without a fight as they either got byes or were helped by the small size of their respective draws.

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