How Did Kiran and Deepak Reach the Finals of Thailand Open Boxing?

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Key Takeaways
- Kiran and Deepak advanced to the finals of the Thailand Open.
- Kiran defeated Polina Chernen with a 5:0 score.
- Deepak overcame Peerapat Yeasu, also by 5:0.
- India's contingent consists of 19 members in the competition.
- Priya and Saneh secured bronze medals in their respective categories.
Bangkok, May 30 (NationPress) Indian boxers Kiran and Deepak have successfully reached the finals of the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament following impressive unanimous victories in their semifinal matches on Friday.
In the women’s 80+kg category, Kiran showcased a solid and commanding performance, decisively defeating Ukraine’s Polina Chernen with a score of 5:0.
In the men’s 75kg division, Deepak maintained his winning streak by overcoming Thailand’s Peerapat Yeasu, also through a 5:0 unanimous decision. Confronting a local favorite, Deepak demonstrated strategic discipline and maximized scoring chances throughout the match.
India has sent a robust contingent of 19 athletes to this esteemed boxing tournament, organized under the auspices of World Boxing and supported by Asian Boxing, drawing talented contenders from boxing powerhouses such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and the host country, Thailand.
During the women’s semifinals, Priya (57kg) and Saneh (70kg) concluded their journeys in the tournament after fiercely contested bouts, each claiming a well-deserved bronze medal.
Previously on Thursday, Tamanna, Priya, and Deepak secured spots in the semifinals, ensuring themselves at least bronze medals in this competition.
In the women’s 51 kg category, Tamanna demonstrated composure by defeating Liu Yu-Shan from Chinese Taipei with a unanimous decision. Priya (57 kg) followed with a confident 5-0 victory over South Korea’s Park Ah-hyun, controlling the match from beginning to end.
In the men’s category, Deepak (75 kg) exhibited technical finesse and ring discipline to defeat South Korea’s Kim Hyeon-tae, also by unanimous decision.