Paris Olympics: Pugilist Nishant Dev storms into quarter-finals, paddler Sreeja Akula suffers anguish in Round of 16

Paris [France], August 1 (ANI): India boxer Nishant Dev sealed his spot in the quarter-finals, while paddler Sreeja Akula failed to make history after crashing out in the women's singles event at the ongoing Paris Olympics.

The Indian pugilist managed to move into the final eight after a nervy affair against Ecuador's Jose Rodriguez. He managed to win the fixture by a split decision verdict and sealed his spot in the men'