Day 7: Akhil Kumar stuns Russian world champion

Indian boxer Akhil Kumar gave the country the best Independence Day gift stunning world champion Sergey Vodapoyanov of Russia to enter the quarterfinals of the men`s 54 kg category at the Olympics Friday.

Image: India`s Akhil Kumar is declared winner after defeating Russia`s Sergey Vodopyanov.

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