CWG 2022: Indian boxers Amit Panghal, Nitu Ghanghas storm into finals

The Indian boxing contingent couldn't have asked for a better start to the semifinals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG 2022) in Birmingham, United Kingdom.

Nitu Ghanghas trounced Canadian boxer Priyanka Dhillon to storm into the women's 48kg final, winning the bout by RSC verdict (referee stops contest) on August 6.

Nitu started off with some nimble footwork and dominating body language, as Dhillon struggled to deal with Nitu's agility in the ring.

A ferocious Nitu gave no room for the Canadian to regroup before another standing instruction was given to Dhillon when the referee stopped the contest and declared Nitu as the winner.

Nitu's dominance has been unreal. This is the second consecutive bout where the match was called off prior to the timings.

A ruthless Nitu forced her opponent from Northern Ireland, Nicole Clyde, to surrender in their women's 48 kg division quarterfinal clash with a few seconds left in the final round on August 3.

The Indian boxer dominated both rounds before the Irish coaches threw in the towel. Nitu was announced as the winner via ABD (abandon), which is a rare feat in the boxing ring.

Nitu will square off against Demie-Jade Resztan of England in the final.

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Amit Panghal gets a unanimous verdict too

Meanwhile, Amit Panghal outpowered Patrick Chinyemba of Zambia in the semifinals of the men's 51kg category, winning the bout in a unanimous 5-0 decision.

Both boxers started off with a guarded approach, throwing in punches here and there. Panghal seemed a bit defensive in the first round. However, Chinyemba was a bit better, eventually taking the first round 3-2 by a split decision.

The 26-year-old Indian then bounced back, with two judges scoring in his favor by the end of the second round, with the rest scoring it level for both boxers.

CWG 2018 silver medalist Panghal maintained fine form and a clever approach in the third round to take the match by a unanimous 5-0 decision.

Panghal will take on either Jake Dodd of Wales or Kiaran Macdonald of England in the summit clash.

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CWG 2022: Upcoming August 6 fixtures for Indian boxers

BOXING

TIME (IST)	CATEGORY	ATHLETES IN ACTION
7.15 PM	WOMEN'S FLYWEIGHT (48-50kg) SEMIFINALS	STUBLEY SAVANNAH ALFIA (ENG) VS NIKHAT ZAREEN (IND)
8.00 PM	WOMEN'S LIGHTWEIGHT (57-60kg) SEMIFINALS	RICHARDSON GEMMA PAIGE VS JAISMINE LAMBORIYA
11.30 PM	MEN'S FEATHERWEIGHT (54-57kg) SEMIFINALS	COMMEY JOSEPH (GHA) VS MOHAMMED HUSSAMUDDIN (IND)
12.45 AM (AUGUST 6)	MEN'S WELTERWEIGHT (63.5-67kg) SEMIFINALS	ROHIT TOKAS (IND) VS ZIMBA STEPHEN (ZAM)
1.30 PM (AUGUST 6)	MEN'S SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT (+92kg) SEMIFINALS	SAGAR AHLAWAT (IND) VS ONYEKWERE IFEANYI (NGR)

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When and where to watch Commonwealth Games 2022?

The matches from Birmingham will be broadcast live on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3, Sony SIX, and Sony TEN 4 channels in India. Live streaming will also be available on the Sony LIV app and website.