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Debutant boxer Simranjit Kaur knocked out of Tokyo Olympics
Indian boxer Simranjit Kaur (60 kg), who was participating in Olympics for the first time, has been knocked out in the pre-quarterfinals to make an early exit from the Tokyo Olympics. Credit: PTI Photo
The 26-year-old Simran gave a tough fight to Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee, a two-time world championship medallist. Credit: AFP Photo
Simran lost her round of 16 to Seesondee ny 0-5 despite a gritty performance. Credit: PTI Photo
Simranjit was impressive in the opening round and seemed to have caught Seesondee on the backfoot with her measured approach, sticking to a counter-attacking strategy. Credit: Reuters Photo
Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee celebrates after winning against India's Simranjit Kaur. Credit: AFP Photo
Simranjit Kaur and Sudaporn Seesondee in action during their women's lightweight (57-60 kg) preliminaries round of 16 boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Credit: AFP Photo
Simranjit paid for the hyper-aggressive approach in the first few seconds itself when Seesondee managed to connect some eye-catching left hooks. Credit: Reuters Photo
The defensive errors in the second put paid to Simranjit's chances and even though she gave it her all in the third round, it needed nothing short of a demolition job to get over the line. Credit: AFP Photo
Simranjit Kaur and Sudaporn Seesondee fight during their women's light weight (57-60 kg) preliminaries round of 16 boxing match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo. Credit: AFP Photo
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