Manju Rani just one win away from gold medal in the World Women's Boxing Championship

Purnima singh bachpan express

India's Manju Rani advanced to the quarterfinals of world women's boxing championship. The sixth-seeded indian prevailed 5-0 over Venezuela's Rojas Tayonis Cedeno to stand just one win away to get a medal in her debutant match in the big event. However, her next up for her is a tough one. Last edition's bronze medallist and top seed Kim Hyang Mi of South Korea. The two will clash on October 10. On Tuesday, six-time champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) will begin her campaign by taking on Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong in the round of 16. The third-seeded Indian got a bye in the opening round.