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Boxer Amit Panghal Qualifies For Paris Olympics

World Championships silver medallist Amit Panghal qualified for the Paris Olympic as he defeated China's Chuang Liu in the 51kg quarterfinals of the 2nd World Qualification Tournament in Bangkok on Sunday. Panghal, India's lone male world championship silver medallist, notched a hard-fought 5-0 win over his Liu for a ticket to his second Olympic Games. He thus joins the quartet of Nishant Dev (71kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg). All of them have booked Olympic berths.

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after she registered a dominant victory over Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland to enter the 57kg quarterfinals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old, who dropped down from 60kg, out-punched Milisic through an unanimous decision (5-0) in the round of 16. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the women's 57kg weight class, Jaismine will have to win her quarterfinal on Sunday to seal her passage to Paris Games and reclaim the 57kg quota for India.

USA coach Emma Hayes says Mallory Swanson a 'connector' - ESPN

COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — Forward Mallory Swanson scored for the United States for the first time in 15 months to lead her side to a 4-0 victory over South Korea on Saturday at Dick's Sporting in Emma Hayes' first match as head coach.

Leon, Lacasse lead Canadian women's soccer team past Mexico in pre-Olympic friendly

Adriana Leon and Cloe Lacasse scored in the second half to lift Canada to a 2-0 win over Mexico in a pre-Olympic women's international soccer friendly Saturday.

Emma Hayes making strong first impression at USWNT camp: 'She’s a coach you want to play for'

COMMERCE CITY, Colorado — On the eve of her debut match coaching the United States women's national team, Emma Hayes cracked a joke.

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria moved within touching distance of a Paris Olympic quota after she registered a dominant victory over Ana Marija Milisic of Switzerland to enter the 57kg quarterfinals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-year-old, who dropped down from 60kg, out-punched Milisic through an unanimous decision (5-0) in the round of 16. With the qualifying tournament offering four quota places in the women's 57kg weight class, Jaismine will have to win her quarterfinal on Sunday to seal her passage to Paris Games and reclaim the 57kg quota for India.

Canadian men 1 loss away from relegation from elite rugby 7s circuit

Canada's men's rugby sevens team faces an uphill battle to avoid relegation from the HSBC SVNS circuit after finishing bottom of its group Saturday in Madrid.

Lehane and McDonagh one win away from Paris Games

Jennifer Lehane and Martin McDonagh are both one win away from qualifying for the Olympics in Paris this summer.

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Boxer Amit Panghal Qualifies For Paris Olympics

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

USA coach Emma Hayes says Mallory Swanson a 'connector' - ESPN

Leon, Lacasse lead Canadian women's soccer team past Mexico in pre-Olympic friendly

Emma Hayes making strong first impression at USWNT camp: 'She’s a coach you want to play for'

Jaismine Lamboria Inches Closer To Paris Olympics Quota, Sachin Siwach To Play Box-Off

Canadian men 1 loss away from relegation from elite rugby 7s circuit

Lehane and McDonagh one win away from Paris Games