Mary Kom Reaches Semifinals Of The Strandja Memorial Tournament

M. C. Mary Kom (48 Kg) and L. Sarita Devi (60 Kg) the seasoned duo have successfully entered the semifinals of the 69th Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament.

On Thursday, Mary Kom defeated her old nemesis Steluta Duta from Romania in the quarterfinals. Mary Kom is a five time World Boxing Champion with multiple gold medals from the Asian Championship and India Open.

Sarita, on the other hand, beat her opponent from China Qi Yawen. Sarita has won a bronze medal at the Asian Championships and a silver at the India Open.

While Sarita and Kom celebrated their victory, Dheeraj Rangi (64 Kg) bowed out after losing to Mauritian boxer Louis Colin Richarno.