Preeti Pawar and Priya Ghanghas assured India of two medals in boxing after advancing to the semi-finals in 54kg and 60kg, respectively. Jadumani Singh defeated Zambia's Mwengo Mwale 5-0 in men's 55kg quarter-final to assure India a medal. Boxer Lovlina Borgohain received a bye into women's 75kg semi-finals after advancing directly from quarter-final stage, guaranteeing India at least a bronze.