The 5th Junior Boys National Boxing Championship commenced at the Don Bosco College ground in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, with a vibrant cultural program and an impressive number of young boxers participating.
Haryana pulled off a phenomenal show on the final day as all of their 8 finalists ended up winning the gold medal. With 63 points, 8 gold and 1 bronze medal Haryana finished top of the table.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Sunday announced the Indian boxing contingent for the upcoming Asian Games 2022, Hangzhou, which is slated to begin on September 23.
Asian Junior Champions Nikita & Kirti advance to final with dominating wins at the sixth Youth Women's National Boxing Championship. Asian Junior Championship silver medallist Supriya also secures her berth in the final.
Vikas Krishnan, who is part of the ongoing Boxing National Camp in SAI NSNIS Patiala Centre had got his left distal biceps tendon injured during a sparring session on June 23 after which he was recommended an MRI by the team doctor to get clarity on the extent of his injury.
In the 50kg category, Anshu of Haryana triumphed over Kafi of Madhya Pradesh with a 5:0 win. She will take on Khushi Jadhav of Maharashtra in the semis.
Supriya Devi showcased her skills to secure a commanding victory and advance to the quarter-finals on the third day of the ongoing sixth Youth Women's National Boxing Championship
On Friday, Vijay Kumar (60kg) will take to the ring for his quarter-finals bout against Zholdas Zhenissov of Kazakhstan. Neema (63kg) will be contesting her semi-finals bout against Laura Yessenkeldi of Kazakhstan
Pugilists Kirti and Nikita recorded contrasting victories and progressed to the quarters of the 6th Youth Women's National Boxing Championship in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh