Debutant boxer Simranjit Kaur knocked out of Tokyo Olympics

Indian boxer Simranjit Kaur, who was featuring in Olympics for the first time, has been knocked out in the pre-quarterfinals to make an early exit from the Tokyo Olympics. The 26-year-old Simran gave a tough fight to Thailand's Sudaporn Seesondee, a two-time world championships medalist. She lost her round of 16 to Seesondee 0-5 despite a gritty performance.

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