Four-time world champion M C Mary Kom got a walkover after her semifinal opponent failed to turn up, while two others notched up contrasting wins to make the finals in the Asian Women's Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan. Of the eight Indians who were in action, five settled for bronze medals after losing in their respective semifinal bouts. Apart from Mary Kom, the two winners yesterday were former Asian champions L Sarita Devi (51kg) and Aswathi Mol (81kg). Mary Kom will now take on Korea's Jong Ok in the summit clash. Sarita staved off a late challenge from Kazakhstan's Askarova Aygerim to win 12-8. Sarita will now be up against Mongolia's Miagmardulan. Aswathi, on the other hand, beat Mongolian Odmaa Bayasgalan. However, there was disappointment for the other five Indian semifinalists. Priyanka Chaudhary (54kg) lost 4-11 to Kazakh Shekerbekova Jayana, while Pavitra (57kg) went down 3-12 to Yun Kum Ju of DPR Korea. Kavita Goyat (60kg) lost 1-4 to China's Yang Ting Ting, Sonam Yadav was blanked 0-10 by Kazakh Shakimova Dariga and Kavita Chahal was defeated 2-12 by China's Lin Yun Fei.
News On AIR | May 30, 2010 5:22 PM
Woman boxing champ Mary Kom gets walk over in Asian Women's Boxing