Sumit's quarter final opponent gave a walkover to his semi-finals opponent which means Sumit will not make it to Rio.So,in total 3 boxers make the cut.Poor in my opinion but it's not Boxer's fault, instead Federation should be held responsible.
India's Mohammad Anas has created a new National Record in 400m Men's category clocking 45.44 sec.He just misses out on the Rio time which is 45.40sec.Anas and Arokia are positive competition to each other.
India is grouped with Canada,Ireland, Argentina,Germany and Holland. Our first target should be to qualify for quarters and avoid Australia in quarters from the other pool.For this to happen we must finish in top 3 in our group.As,4th from our group will face 1st of their group and I am assuming Australia to top their group.
Dutee qualifies with a 11:30 sec time. Qualification standard was 11:32 sec.She now becomes 99th Athlete.In my opinion, This is a historic news!!.What were the odds?facing severe allegations, fighting trauma, mental harassment and here she is qualifying for Rio with Minimum facilities.This lady is a fighter of some kind.I hold her in highest regard.All the best Dutee!!!
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Three Indians Register for AIBA Olympic Qualifiers for Pro Boxers
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Our first target should be to qualify for quarters and avoid Australia in quarters from the other pool.For this to happen we must finish in top 3 in our group.As,4th from our group will face 1st of their group and I am assuming Australia to top their group.