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Women's World Boxing C'ships: Anamika, Jaismine And Shiksha Move To Pre-Quarterfinals

Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as the trio of Anamika (50kg), Shiksha (54kg) and Jaismine (60kg) advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective events in Istanbul on Thursday. While Anamika got the better off Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision to win her opening bout, Shiksha too prevailed with a similar 5-0 margin against Argentine Herrera Milagros Rosario.

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha Register Comprehensive Wins

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Parveen (63kg) and Manisha (57kg) advanced to the second and third rounds of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul after clinching impressive wins in their respective bouts on Wednesday. Zareen outpunched Mexico's Herrera Alvarez 5-0, while Parveen defeated Ukraine's Mariia Bova by a similar margin. Manisha, who received a bye in the opening round, too prevailed by unanimous decision against Kala Thapa of Nepal to make her way into the third round. Zareen, who won the gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial earlier this year, continued her winning run as she dispatched Alvarez without breaking a sweat.

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Women's World Boxing C'ships: Anamika, Jaismine And Shiksha Move To Pre-Quarterfinals

World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Parveen, Manisha Register Comprehensive Wins

Norman's comments on Khashoggi killing spark backlash

Sean Dyche ‘amazed’ by timing of Burnley sack and makes admission about next job

Amnesty condemns Norman's over Saudi 'mistake' comments

Greg Norman refers to Jamal Khashoggi killing as 'mistake,' drawing backlash, LIV Golf clarification

International boxing federation opens disciplinary procedure against Boxing Canada

Golf great Greg Norman's comments on Khashoggi killing spark backlash