CWG 2018: Boxer Amit enters semis; assured of medal
Indian boxer Amit Panghal assured himself of a Commonwealth Games medal on debut after advancing to the semifinals of the light flyweight (49kg) category in Gold Coast today. Amit defeated Scotland's Aqeel Ahmed in a split 4-1 verdict. Chasing a third successive international gold, the 22-year-old from Haryana overcame a rusty start to turn the tables on his opponent. Here are more details.
Amit lost opening round to come back strongly
Amit had lost the opening round on a majority decision but came back strongly to clinch the bout and a spot in the semifinals. He had earlier won gold medals at the India Open and the Strandja Memorial Tournament in Bulgaria.
