Representing Assam, Shiva Thapa showcased his experience as he secured a commanding victory over Harivansh Tawari of Maharashtra with a perfect score of 5-0.
Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and World Championships runner-up Amit Panghal (51kg) maintained their impressive form to advance into the quarterfinals of the Men's National Boxing Championships.
If found guilty, the female boxer could face a maximum two-year ban which can be reduced to a minimum of one year depending on the degree of her fault besides losing her Asian Games medal and Paris Olympic quota.
Preeti Pawar secured a quota for the Paris Olympics and also assured herself of a medal, moving into the women's 54kg semifinals of the Asian Games on Saturday.
Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen cruised to the 50kg quarterfinals after seasoned Indian pugilist Shiva Thapa and Sanjeet bowed out of the Asian Games boxing competition on Wednesday.
Indian boxers Sachin Siwach (57kg) and Narender Berwal (+92kg) produced dominating shows to sail into the pre-quarterfinals and quarterfinals respectively at the Asian Games on Tuesday.