Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament: Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama storm into finals

Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament: Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama storm into finals

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Indian pugilists Govind Kumar Sahani, Anamika and Anupama stormed into the finals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria yesterday.

Govind was up against Luka Kublashvili of Georgia in the semi-finals of the men’s 48kg category. The 2022 Asian championships bronze medallist put up a scintillating attacking display throughout the bout and emerged victorious against his opponent. Following his 4-1 win, Govind will be facing the 2023 Asian U-22 Championships silver medallist Shodiyorjon Melikuziev of Uzbekistan in the final today.

Going up against Wassila Lkhadiri of France in the 50kg category, Anamika defeated her French opponent by 4-1 to advance to the finals. She will face Hu Meiyi of China.

Displaying stellar strength and landing accurate punches, Anupama managed to keep the Jessica Bagley of Australia at bay and ground out an impressive 3:2 victory by split decision. She will now take on Emma-Sue Greentree of Australia in the final of the 81kg category.

In the other semi-final bouts, S Kalaivani, Shruti Yadav, and Monika suffered identical 0-5 defeats and bowed out of the competition despite their best efforts.