Indian sports wrap, May 21: Chandru G wins WBC India national title
Here are all the major updates, scores, and results of Indians in the world of sports on May 21.
Published : May 21, 2024 16:13 IST , CHENNAI - 3 MINS READ
Representative Image: Chandru G clinched WBC Cruiserweight Championship title. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
BOXING
Chandru G knocks out Jaskaran to win WBC India national title
Tamil Nadu’s rising star Chandru G clinched the WBC India Cruiserweight Championship title with a spectacular fourth round knockout victory over Punjab boxer Jaskaran Singh.
Entering the fight with a flawless 10-0 record, the 27-year old Chandru had a slow start, allowing Jaskaran (9-3) to take advantage of his height.
However, by the second round, Chandru began to dominate, landing heavy three-punch combinations and right crosses.
In the decisive fourth round, a powerful right cross from Chandru hit Jaskaran square in the face, sending him crashing to the ropes. Referee Kevin David halted the fight and declared Chandru the winner.
“This victory is not just for me, but for the whole of Tamil Nadu, for my team, my family, and all my supporters who have stood by me throughout this journey,” Chandru said.
“Jaskaran Singh is a formidable opponent, and a very hard puncher. But training over the past 40 days paid off. I hope this win inspires more boxers from Tamil Nadu to start making a move to Pro Boxing.
“This is just the beginning, I have a possible shot at the WBC Asian title in the coming few months. Thank you to everyone who believed in me,” he added.
The eight-round contest between Akshay Chahal (14-0) and Ram Singh (3-0) ended in a draw. Both fighters, who are seasoned amateurs, showcased their skills in a thrilling bout.
Ram Singh dominated the early rounds, while Akshay made a strong comeback in the final rounds, resulting in a dramatic fight.
Haryana’s Ashish Choudhary triumphed over Punjab’s Manish Sharma by unanimous decision.
Renu Phogat of Haryana pulled off a technical knockout victory over Delhi’s Ruby in the first round.
Kartik Kumar of Himachal Pradesh also secured a technical knockout win over Punjab’s Davinder Singh in the second round.
The bout between Haryana’s Sagar Chouhan and Manipur’s Ngamba Longjam ended in a split draw after six rounds.
Taher Khuram of Afghanistan defeated Samuel J of Tamil Nadu by unanimous decision in a four-round contest.
-PTI
TENNIS
Rakshit Dhankar beats third seed Vilasier Khate in the HPCL Mittal Rs.100,000 AITA men’s tennis tournament
Rakshit Dhankar beat third seed Vilasier Khate 6-3, 6-3 in the pre-quarterfinals of the HPCL Mittal Rs.100,000 AITA men’s tennis tournament at the CLTA Complex on Tuesday.
The results (pre-quarterfinals):
- Kamesh Srinivasan
Varad Pol defeats Rishi Yadav at the Ramesh Desai memorial National sub-junior tennis championship
Varad Pol beat second seed Rishi Yadav 6-3, 6-3 in the boys first round of the Ramesh Desai memorial National sub-junior tennis championship at the KDLTA Complex on Tuesday.
In the girls section, Riddhi Shinde fought her way past Shivani Gupte 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-2.
The results (first round):
- Kamesh Srinivasan
Junior Davis Cup: India beats Indonesia
Indian boys beat Indonesia 2-1 in the second league match of the Asia-Oceania Junior Davis Cup under-16 tennis tournament in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, on Tuesday.
India will play Hong Kong in the last league match on Wednesday. The team had earlier beaten Jordan.
The results (league); India bt Indonesia 2-1(Ranvir Singh lost to Muhammad Urwah 6-1, 3-6, 0-6; Aradhya Kshitij bt Joachim Gunawan 6-0, 6-1; Aradhya & Samarth Sahita bt Muhammad Sumirat & Muhammad Urwah 6-4, 6-2).
- Kamesh Srinivasan
Bhambri-Olivetti beat Doumbia-Reboul in pre-quarterfinals of the €651,865 ATP tennis tournament
Yuki Bhambri in partnership with Albano Olivetti beat fourth seeds Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul 2-6, 6-1, [10-5] in the doubles pre-quarterfinals of the €651,865 ATP tennis tournament in Lyon, France, on Tuesday.
The results:
- Kamesh Srinivasan