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Shiva assured of 4th straight Asian C'ship medal, enters semis

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Press Trust of India Bangkok

Shiva Thapa Tuesday became the first Indian boxer to be assured of a fourth successive medal at the Asian Championships by advancing to the semifinals here.

The 25-year-old from Assam defeated Thailand's Rujakran Juntrong in a one-sided lightweight (60kg) contest here. He prevailed 5-0.

Thapa won a gold in 2013, a bronze in 2015 and a silver in the 2017 edition of the marquee continental event.

He is also former world championship bronze-medallist and a two-time national champion.

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First Published: Apr 23 2019 | 1:00 PM IST

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