NEW DELHI: Nishant Dev, the bronze medallist at the World Championships in the 71kg category, made history by becoming the first Indian male boxer to secure a quota for the Paris Games. He achieved this feat with a commanding victory in the quarterfinals of the Boxing Olympic qualifiers held in Bangkok.
In a clash against Vasile Cebotari of Moldova, Dev demonstrated his prowess as a southpaw, securing a unanimous decision in his favor. This victory marked India's fourth quota place, following earlier successes by women boxers Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg).
