Boxer Sachin survives stern test to reach pre-quarters

India’s Sachin Siwach (right) during his bout against Canada’s Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in Glasgow on Saturday. PIC/PTI

One of India's brightest medal hopes, Sachin Siwach, survived a stern challenge from familiar foe Keoma Al-Ahmadieh of Canada to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition here on Saturday.

The Bhiwani boxer relied on his experience against Al-Ahmadieh, whom he had beaten at the Boxam Tournament in Spain earlier this year and at the World Cup in Kazakhstan last year, to script a hard-fought 4-1 split decision victory in the men's first round bout at the SEC Centre. The 26-year-old will next face England's William Hewitt in the round of 16.

Meanwhile, the Indian duo of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh continued its dominant run in lawn bowls, prevailing over Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan 2-0 in tie-breaker of women's pairs sectional play (Section B) to stay on course for a berth in the semi-finals. In a men's singles sectional play match, Putul Sonowal went down to Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple 0-2 (4-8, 8-9).

In swimming, India endured a disappointing outing as both Dhakshan Shashikumar (3:58.09s) and Aryan Nehra (4:00.26s) failed to qualify for the final of the 400m freestyle event. In 3x3 wheelchair basketball, India suffered a heavy 1-16 defeat to Wales in a Group B match.

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