Nishant Dev Makes History: First Indian Male Boxer to Qualify for Paris 2024
Nishant Dev (71 kg) advanced to the semifinals of the World Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament in Bangkok, Thailand, making history as the first male boxer from India to earn a quota for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
Nishant Dev Makes History: Secures Paris 2024 Quota with Decisive Victory
In the quarterfinals, the bronze medallist from the World Championship secured his position by decisively defeating Vasile Cabotari of Moldova 5-0. This accomplishment demonstrates his extraordinary talent and tenacity on a worldwide scale.
Nishant Dev Makes History: Contributing to India's Impressive Boxing Quotas for Paris 2024
This performance marks the fourth boxing quota for India in Paris, coming after the remarkable feats of women fighters Nikhat Zareen (50 kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg). Nishant’s victory follows a close call with an Olympic berth in Italy earlier this year. Nevertheless, the outcome of the National Olympics Committee’s selection procedure will determine who gets to compete in the finals in Paris.
