Asiad 2018: Boxers Amit, Vikas enter semis (Lead)
Wednesday - August 29, 2018 2:14 pm ,
Category : SPORTS
Asiad 2018: Boxers Amit, Vikas enter semis (Lead)
Jakarta Aug 29 (IANS) Indian boxers Amit Panghal and Vikas Krishan notched up contrasting victories to enter the semi-finals of their respective weight categories at the 18th Asian Games here on Wednesday.
Both of them thus ensured a spot on the podium for themselves as the losers in the last four stage are awarded bronze medals.
In the quarter-finals Amit overpowered Kim Jang Ryong of North Korea by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men s light flyweight (49 kilogram) category.
Vikas faced a much tougher challenge against Tuoheta Erbieke Tanglatihan of China in the men s middleweight (75kg) division. The Indian was stretched to the limit by his agile and technically strong opponent before eking out a narrow 3-2 win.
In the semi-finals Amit will take on Paalam Carlo of the Philippines while Vikas will face Kazakhstan s Amankul Abilkhan.
Amit was far superior for his opponent and dominated all the three rounds. The bout saw a fast opening round with both boxers coming up with repeated barrage of punches.
Amit repeatedly used a low guard in an attempt to draw the Korean in and create gaps in his defence. At the same time the Indian s quickness and superior technique allowed him to maintain a strong defence.
The Indian Army boxer continued to beat his opponent s defence and land punches at regular intervals in the second round.
The third round followed a similar pattern as Amit emerged a deserving 5-0 winner.
--IANS ajb/sed
Both of them thus ensured a spot on the podium for themselves as the losers in the last four stage are awarded bronze medals.
In the quarter-finals Amit overpowered Kim Jang Ryong of North Korea by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men s light flyweight (49 kilogram) category.
Vikas faced a much tougher challenge against Tuoheta Erbieke Tanglatihan of China in the men s middleweight (75kg) division. The Indian was stretched to the limit by his agile and technically strong opponent before eking out a narrow 3-2 win.
In the semi-finals Amit will take on Paalam Carlo of the Philippines while Vikas will face Kazakhstan s Amankul Abilkhan.
Amit was far superior for his opponent and dominated all the three rounds. The bout saw a fast opening round with both boxers coming up with repeated barrage of punches.
Amit repeatedly used a low guard in an attempt to draw the Korean in and create gaps in his defence. At the same time the Indian s quickness and superior technique allowed him to maintain a strong defence.
The Indian Army boxer continued to beat his opponent s defence and land punches at regular intervals in the second round.
The third round followed a similar pattern as Amit emerged a deserving 5-0 winner.
--IANS ajb/sed
