In the World Women's Boxing Championships at Jeju, Korea, two Indian boxers – Sarjubala Shamjetsabam and Pavitra – advanced to the quarter-finals today. Two other boxers, Meena Maisnam and Pwilao Basumatary lost their bouts. Sarjubala, who hails from Manipur, comprehensively defeated Mongolia's Bolortuul Tumurkhyug in the 48 kg pre-quarterfinals. Pavitra won against Kazakhstan's Zarina Tsoloyeva in the 64 kg category pre-quarters.