Meanwhile, Nikhat, a two-time world champion, led from the front as India registered a stunning triple triumph over Uzbekistani boxers in the final session of the day,<\/p>\n
Leveraging her experience, Nikhat delivered a controlled yet aggressive performance, repeatedly landing her sharp left hooks to beat Ganieva Gulsevar 5-0 by unanimous decision in her women\u2019s 51kg semis bout.<\/p>\n
Sachin, in the men\u2019s 60kg, raced ahead early and rode the momentum to outmanoeuvre Dilshod Abdumurodov, while Hitesh Gulia, in the men\u2019s 70kg, showcased superb counter-punching to down Mukhammadazizbek Ismoilov by a similar 5-0 margin.<\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, Pawan Bartwal and Jadumani Singh both delivered commanding wins to enter the finals of the men\u2019s 55kg and 50kg divisions, respectively.<\/p>\n
Pawan rallied from a tight opening round to dominate England\u2019s Ellis Trowbridge for a 5-0 win. Jadumani overwhelmed Australia\u2019s Omer Izaz – an Astana World Cup medallist – with relentless pressure and clever footwork which negated his opponent\u2019s height advantage.<\/p>\n
However, Jugnoo bowed out following a 5-0 loss in the men\u2019s 85kg semi-finals to settle for a bronze medal – the same as Sumit in the 75kg division after a 4-1 defeat to Poland\u2019s Michal Jarlinski.<\/p>\n
Neeraj Phogat delivered a spirited performance against Olympic medallist Chen Nien-Chin but went down by a 3-2 split decision in the women\u2019s 65kg semis.<\/p>\n
Following Wednesday\u2019s results, a total of 15 Indian boxers will be in action in Thursday\u2019s finals. The remaining five have secured bronze medals, ensuring all 20 boxers from the country will stand on the podium at their home boxing<\/a> meet.<\/p>\n Thursday\u2019s title bouts will have a strong India-Uzbekistan flavour, with six gold medal bouts set up as direct clashes between the two nations.<\/p>\n Key matchups include Arundhati vs Aziza Zokirova, Nupur vs Sotimboeva Oltinoy, Minakshi vs Fozilova Farzona and Narender vs knockout specialist Khalimjon Mamasoliev. Jadumani will meet Asilbek Jalilov, while Pawan takes on Samandar Olimov.<\/p>\n