In women's boxing, former world champion L Sarita Devi (60 kilograms) and Asian silver-medalist Sonia Lather (57 kilograms) advanced to the semifinals in the National Championships at Rohtak today. Representing the All India Police, Sarita out-punched Arunachal Pradesh's Aquillia Dupak in the first round itself to make the medal rounds. Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB's) Sonia, on the other hand, defeated Uttarakhand's Kamla Bisht. Also entering the semifinals was RSPB's Pavitra in the 60 kilogram category and former World Championships silver-medalist Sarju Bala Devi (48 kilograms). Among other prominent names, former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen sailed past Chattisgarh's Abha in the 51 kilogram category to be assured of her second successive medal. Asian Championships quarter-finalist Shiksha (54 kilograms ) however, bowed out of the competition.