Six time World Champion Mary Kom beat Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia in Women’s 51kg semifinal to advance to the final. She won the bout 4-1 on split decision. Mary Kom is now enusred of at least a silver medal.
Meanwhile, Monika lost her semifinal bout to Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan in an unanimous decision.
The top-seeded Mary Kom dug from her huge reservoir of experience to outwit the sprightly Altantsetseg with her right hook being particularly impressive on the day.
The 38-year-old will now be gunning for her sixth gold medal at the continental showpiece.
Earlier, in an intense contest, Monika just could not keep pace with Balkibekova, who craftily dodged the Indian’s attacks and connected some eye-catching combination punches to dominate the proceedings.
The 38-year-old will now be gunning for her sixth gold medal at the continental showpiece.
Earlier, in an intense contest, Monika just could not keep pace with Balkibekova, who craftily dodged the Indian’s attacks and connected some eye-catching combination punches to dominate the proceedings.
(With PTI Inputs)
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