Panghal’s run ends, Pooja also out

In a disappointing day for Indian boxing, Pooja Rani (75kg) joined World No.1 Amit Panghal (52kg) in exiting the Olympic Games after an underwhelming performance, going down 0-5 in her quarter-final bout against China’s Li Qian here on Saturday.

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Published:1st Aug, 2021 at 8:48 AM

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Qian, a former world champion and a Rio Olympics bronze medallist, thoroughly outpunched Rani, quite literally taking away her belief with a clinical performance. This was after Panghal bowed out with a stunning 1-4 loss to Rio Games silver medallist Yuberjen Martinez of Colombia. The Indian was beaten by Martinez’s relentless attacks and pace in a draining pre-quarterfinal bout.

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Panghal’s run ends, Pooja also out

In a disappointing day for Indian boxing, Pooja Rani (75kg) joined World No.1 Amit Panghal (52kg) in exiting the Olympic Games after an underwhelming performance, going down 0-5 in her quarter-final bout against China’s Li Qian here on Saturday.

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