How Did Thailand Open Boxing See Sanju and Anshul Gill Advance to Semifinals?

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Key Takeaways
- Sanju and Anshul Gill advance to the semifinals.
- Both boxers secured unanimous victories.
- India's boxing team features 19 strong competitors.
- The tournament attracts elite talent from various countries.
- Sanju and Anshul are assured of at least bronze medals.
Bangkok, May 26 (NationPress) Nationals' silver medalists Sanju and Anshul Gill achieved impressive victories to advance to the semifinals as Indian boxers continued their remarkable performance at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament on Monday.
India has sent a formidable 19-member team to this prestigious boxing event, organized under the auspices of World Boxing and supported by Asian Boxing, which has drawn skilled boxers from renowned countries including China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and the host country, Thailand.
Competing in the women's 60 kg category, Sanju secured her second consecutive victory of the tournament with a decisive 5-0 win against Indonesia’s Reka Mariana Kasibulan in the quarterfinal match. The National Games bronze medalist displayed exceptional control throughout the three rounds, maintaining composure and showcasing evident technical superiority to outclass her opponent and earn a spot in the semifinals.
In the men's 90+ kg division, Anshul Gill exhibited a powerful performance against Kazakhstan’s Daniyal Saparbay, also winning by unanimous decision. Gill maintained a steady pace from the outset, blending solid defense with effective counterattacks to keep the Kazakh boxer at a distance. He is set to face Uzbekistan’s Rustamov Abdurakhmon in the semifinals.
The advancement of Sanju and Anshul contributes to India’s emerging dominance in the tournament, with both athletes ensuring at least a bronze medal finish.
Earlier, continuing his impressive form, Indian boxer Pawan Bartwal advanced to the quarterfinals in the men’s 55 kg category with a dominant 5-0 victory over Cambodia’s Sao Rangsey on Sunday.
India has showcased a strong 19-member squad in this prestigious tournament, organized under the World Boxing Council and supported by the Asian body, attracting top talent from countries like China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and the host, Thailand. Originating from Syupuri village in Uttarakhand, Pawan demonstrated tactical maturity and control in the ring from the beginning.
He started carefully, evading initial swings and waiting for the right moment to deliver a sharp punch to the face that set the pace for the match.