Manju Rani (50kg) showed a similar display of domination when she stepped in the ring against Petra Mezei of Hungary. Manju, with her quick moment and powerful punches proved to be too strong for the opponent as she sailed through to the finals with a convincing 5-0 win.
The men’s squad will feature the likes of 2021 World Championship bronze medalist Akash Kumar (57kg), besides Manish and national champion Naveen Kumar (92 kg).
Youth world champion Siwach defeated Naqueebullah of Pakistan with a 5-0 verdict.
Panghal and Kaushik join Vijender Singh, Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa and Gaurav Bidhuri as the only other Indian boxers to have medalled at this prestigious event.
Indias World No. 3 Shiva Thapa, Manish Kaushik, and Sarjubala led the country's charge into the next round of the India Open International Boxing tournament at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium on Monday.
