Nikhat Zareen Clinches Elorda Cup, Indian Boxers Shine

Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen has added another feather to her cap by clinching the Elorda Cup in the Women's 52 kg category. Zareen defeated Zhazira Urakbayeva of Kazakhstan by a unanimous decision of 5:0.

Zareen's victory was not the only highlight for India at the Elorda Cup. Minakshi (48kg), Anamika (50kg), and Manisha (60kg) also made their way into the finals with impressive performances. Minakshi and Manisha both secured 5-0 unanimous victories against their Kazakh opponents, while Anamika was declared victorious after her opponent was disqualified for excessive holding.

However, not all Indian boxers were able to reach the finals. Sonu (63kg) and Manju Bamboriya (66kg) ended their campaigns with bronze medals after suffering defeats in their last clashes. Sonu lost to Uzbekistan's Zieda Yarasheva by a score of 2-3, while Bamboriya faced a tough 0-5 loss against China's Liu Yang.

Shalakha Singh Sansanwal (70kg) and Monika (81 kg) will play their semi-finals later today. Four Indian men pugilists, Yaiphaba Singh Soibam (48kg), Abhishek Yadav (67kg), Vishal (86kg), and Gaurav Chauhan (92 kg), will also play their semi-final bouts on Friday.

The Elorda Cup is an important tournament for Indian boxers as it provides them with valuable international experience and helps them prepare for upcoming competitions, including the Asian Games and the Olympics.

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