With four medals assured, four Indian boxers will be competing in their semi-finals for a spot in the final of their respective categories at the Women’s World Championships on 22 and 23 November.
Star boxer, and India’s biggest hope of winning a gold, MC Mary Kom became the most successful pugilist in the tournament’s history by assuring herself a seventh medal after a 5-0 win over China’s Wu Yu in the light flyweight (48kg) category.
Three more Indians – Lovlina Borgohain (69kg), Sonia Chahal (57kg) and Simranjit Kaur (64kg) – reached the semi-finals and are assured of their maiden medals.
Indians at World Boxing Championships 2018 – Semi-Finals
Light Fly (45-48kg): Mary Kom vs Kim Hyang Mi of North Korea – 22 November
Welter (69kg): Lovlina Borgohain vs Chen Nien-Chin of Taiwan – 22 November
Feather (57 kg): Sonia vs Jo Son Hwa of North Korea – 23 November
Light Welter (64 kg): Simranjit Kaur vs Dou Dan of China – 23 November
Here’s all you need to know about the upcoming semi-final bouts at the World Boxing Championships.
When is Mary Kom’s Semi-Final Bout at World Championships 2018?
Mary Kom will be fighting against Kim Hyang Mi of North Korea on Thursday, 22 November, for a spot in the World Boxing Championships final. The session starts at 4:00pm IST, and Mary’s bout is second on the schedule.
Where Will Mary Kom’s Bout be Held?
All the semi-final bouts will be held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.
Where to Watch Mary Kom’s Semi-Final at World Boxing Championships 2018?
All the semi-final bouts including Mary Kom’s will be broadcast on Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1HD and DD Sports.
Where to Watch Mary Kom’s Semi-Final Bout at World Championships 2018 Live Online?
All the bouts including MC Mary Kom’s will be available on Hotstar and Boxing Federation of India’s Youtube channel.