Boxers Manoj, Vikas qualify for Rio Olympics
Boxers Manoj Kumar and Vikas Krishan have qualified for the Rio Olympics, after beating Rakhimov Shakvakatdzhon and Lee Dongyun, respectively, in the AIBA World Olympic qualification event in Azerbaijan. Before them, Shiva Thapa was the only Indian boxer with an Olympic berth. Two other boxers, Devendro Singh and Sumit Sangwan, are still in the running for an Olympic quota.