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Olympics Boxing: Vijender in semis, ‘I want to win gold medal’

India’s brilliant run at Beijing Olympics continues with boxer Vijender Kumar reaching the semi-final of men's 75 kg category bout.

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India’s brilliant run at Beijing Olympics continues with boxer Vijender Kumar reaching the semi-final of men’s 75 kg category bout, thereby, confirmed a medal.

After the emphatic win, Vijender Kumar said,” I just want to win the gold medal for India”.

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