Boxer Pooja Rani bows out after losing to Li Qian in quarters
3 years, 5 months ago

Boxer Pooja Rani bows out after losing to Li Qian in quarters

Deccan Chronicle  

Tokyo: Boxer Pooja Rani on Saturday got thrashed by China's Li Qian as the Indian bowed out from the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Pooja needed a comeback in the last round but she couldn't weather the storm as Li Qian won the final round again with a similar scoreline to end the Indian boxer's campaign. Earlier in the day, top-seed Amit Panghal crashed out of the showpiece event after losing to Colombia's Yuberjen Martinez in men's Flyweight. Earlier this week, Mary Kom, the face of India's boxing contingent, faced a shocking defeat -- split decision -- at the hands of Colombia's Ingrit Valencia to bow out from mega sporting event.

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India TV News  

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