Asian Championships silver-medallist Deepak Singh and Nikhat Zareen were among seven Indian boxers to enter the quarterfinals of the Thailand International Tournament in Bangkok.
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Joining Deepak and Strandja Cup gold medallist Nikhat were former India Open gold-medallist Manisha Moun (57kg), Asian Championships silver medallist Ashish Kumar (75kg), Strandja Cup silver medallist Manju Rani (48kg) and India Open silver medallist Brijesh Yadav (81kg).
In women’s 75kg, Bhagyabati Kachari reached the quarters after receiving a first-round bye in a field of 10 boxers.
Deepak hardly broke a sweat against Morrocan Said Mortaji and notched up a commanding 5-0 win to book his place in the quarters.
In 75kg, Ashish Kumar was made to work harder by local hope Aphisit Khankhokkruea as he was declared the winner by a split verdict of 4-1.
After winning her opening bout narrowly against Thailand’s Panpatchara Somnuek, Manisha rebounded strongly to secure a unanimous 5-0 win over Sri Lanka’s Sajeewani Srimali to advance to the last-eight.
Nikhat was superb in her first bout against Australia’s Tasmyn Benny, whom she beat 5-0. Manju Rani was equally impressive and dominated Chantilath Daomayuly of Laos 5-0 while Brijesh Yadav sailed past Croatia’s Matej Uremovic 5-0.
About Thailand International Tournament
Facts of the event
Name of the event: Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
Date of the event: 18-28 July, 2019
Age Group: Elite
Genders: Women & Men
Schedule of the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
July 18 – Arrival of the delegations
July 19, 08:00-11:00 – Sport Entries Check in the Team Hotel
July 19, 14:00 – Technical Meeting at the Team Hotel
July 19, 15:00 – Official Draw at the Team Hotel
July 20, 13:30 – Opening Ceremony at the Competition Venue
July 20, 14:00 & 18:00 – Day1 competition
July 21, 14:00 & 18:00 – Day2 competition
July 22, 14:00 & 18:00 – Day3 competition
July 23, 14:00 & 18:00 – Day4 competition
July 24, 14:00 & 18:00 – Day5 competition
July 25 – Rest Day
July 26, 14:00 – Semi-finals
July 27, 13:00 – Finals
July 27, 19:00 – Farewell Dinner
July 28 – Departure of the delegations
Weight categories of the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
Women’s: 48kg, 51kg, 57kg, 60kg, 69kg, 75kg
Men’s: 49kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 64kg, 69kg, 75kg, 81kg
Money prizes in the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
Best Women Team in the event: 5000 USD
Best Men Team in the event: 5000 USD
Gold medal: 1500 USD each
Silver medal: 750 USD each
Bronze medal: 500 USD each
Quarter-finalists: 300 USD each
Losers in the 2nd round of the preliminaries: 200 USD each
Losers in the 1st round of the preliminaries: 100 USD each
The organizers of the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
Thailand Boxing Association
Email: kraitach.k@thailandboxing.or.th (Mr. Kraitach Kaewkate)
Email for visa matters: tba.kanyatat@gmail.com (Ms. Kanyatat Chukul)
Phone: +668 2186 7542
Fax: +668 2186 7542
