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Asian Olympic Qualifying: Rio bound Shiva Thapa loses in the final, settles for silver

Qian'an, China: An Olympic quota place pocketed, Indian boxer Shiva Thapa (56kg) ended his campaign with a silver medal after losing in the final of the Asian/Oceania Qualifying Tournament on Friday.

The 22-year-old Assamese, who is a World Championship bronze-medallist, went down 0-3 to Thailand's Chatchai Butdee in the summit clash. Butdee is the reigning Asian champion.

Shiva had booked his…

Asian Olympic Qualifying: Indian boxers Mary Kom, Shiva Thapa make semi-finals, one step away from Rio Olympic berth

Qian'an, China: Three Indian boxers, including top seeds M C Mary Kom (51kg) and Shiva Thapa (56kg), stood just one win away from clinching an Olympic berth after they advanced to the semifinals of the Asia/Oceania Qualifying Tournament on Tuesday.

Fourth seed L Devendro Singh (49kg) was the third Indian to enter the semifinals.

With today's wins, the three boxers are assured of at least bronze…