Olympians Nitu (51kg) and Preeti (54kg) led the charge by advancing to the semifinals of their respective weight categories, while Jadumani Singh (55kg) once again stood out in the men’s draw with a commanding win.
Elsewhere, two-time World Youth Champion Sakshi (54kg) and Olympian Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), the two notable entries representing the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), registered thumping victories over their respective opponents on Saturday.
Hailing from the hotbed of Indian boxing — Bhiwani — the 23-year-old Nitu is spending quality time training at the Bhiwani Boxing Club with her eyes on the Los Angeles Olympics in July 2028.
Saweety stunned 2018 World Champion Wang Lina of China 4-3 after bout review. Nitu (48kg) made lightwork of the two-time Asian bronze medallist Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Kazakhstan to secure a remarkable 5-0 win by unanimous decision.
Nitu reached the last-four stage of the women's minimum weight division (over 45-48kg) when her opponent Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland abandoned the bout.
