Indian woman boxer Sakshi Chaudhary entered the quarterfinals of the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in 57 kg category in Amman, Jordan, today. Sakshi who is a junior world champion, stunned Asian silver-medallist and fourth seed Nilawan Techasuep of Thailand to make it to the quarterfinals.  Two-time youth world champion, Sakshi prevailed in a split verdict. She will next be up against Korea's Im Aeji on Monday. Making the semifinals would assure Sakshi of a spot in the Tokyo Olympics scheduled in July-August this year.
 
Yesterday, the seasoned duo of Gaurav Solanki and Ashish Kumar advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the men's draw. Ashish will square off against Kyrgyzstan's Omurbek Bekzhigit Uulu in 75 kg division while Solanki will be up against top-seeded Uzbek Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov in the 57 kg category.