Boxing News: Indian boxers on a roll at Boxing World Cup in Cologne

Amit Panghal (52kg) stormed into the final after three other Indian boxers were assured of medals at the World Cup in Cologne, Germany even as a positive COVID-19 case among the support staff caused some anxiety in the contingent. Asian Games champion Panghal defeated Frenchman Billal Bennama, a bronze-medallist from the world championship where the Indian won silver, in his semifinal bout. Earlier, three Indian women were also assured of medals after finding themselves in semifinals when draws were unveiled. Pooja Rani (75kg), Manisha (57kg) and Simranjeet Kaur (60kg) made the last four due to the small size of their respective draws.