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New Delhi, Sep 12: Losing to Uzbekistan's Abbos Atoev in the semifinals of World Badminton Championship, Indian pugilist Vijender Singh failed to upgrade the bronze medal he ascertained for the country.

However, he still remains the first Indian boxer to win India's maiden medal at the World Championship by entering the semifinals.

"Obviously, I am a disappointed. But I am glad that I managed to break the jinx for India," said the 23-year-old.

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