Star Indian boxer Amit Panghal advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in 52 kilogram category in Amman, Jordan, today. He triumphed over Mongolia's Enkhmanadakh Kharkhuu in a split 3-2 decision.

Panghal, who became India's first silver-medallist at the world championships last year, will now face 2019 Southeast Asian Games gold medallist Carlo Paalam of Philipinnes. One more win would be enough for the 24-year-old to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

  In the evening session, London Olympics bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom will begin her campaign in 51 kilogram category for a Tokyo Olympics berth. She will take on New Zealand's Tasmyn Benny in the second round. The second-seeded Indian Mary Kom had won opening-round bye.