Rawal conceded a late point as she faced a 4-3 defeat at the hands of former world champion and 2008 Beijing Olympics bronze medal winner Epangue. Epangue took an early lead with a three-pointer after she kicked Rawal's head. Rawal charged back in the second round with a similar shot to tie the match. At a time when the match was heading towards the draw, Epangue scored the winning points to make it to the next round.

She won silver medal in Zenzu Open in Korean in 2015 and bagged gold in Hong Kong Asia Cities Open earlier this year. She also represented the country in the Asian Qualifiers for the Olympic Games earlier this year in Manila.

Meanwhile, Wiam Dislam (Morocco) beat Kirstie Elaine Alora (Philippines) 7-5 in the same category.