Agencies
NEW DELHI, Mar 26: Haryana clinched the team titles in both the boys and girls categories with an impressive combined haul of 19 medals at the boxing Sub Junior National Championship here. Haryana, the reigning champions in the girls section, successfully defended their title after finishing on top of the table with 64 points. They won 10 medals including seven gold, one silver and two bronze.
Haryana boxers stamped their authority with a dominating display as six out of seven boxers won comfortably with unanimous 5-0 decisions.
Diya (61kg) continued her phenomenal form with a convincing 5-0 win over Delhi's Yashika. She was also adjudged the best boxer.
The other gold medallists for Haryana in the girls category were Bhoomi (35kg), Nischal Sharma (37kg), Rakhi (43kg), Naitik (52kg), Navya (55kg) and Sukhreet (64kg).
Delhi and Maharashtra finished second and third with 34 and 31 points respectively. Boxers from Delhi won one gold, three silver and four bronze medals while Maharashtra ended their campaign with a gold, three silver and two bronze medals.
Bronze medallist Hillang (37kg) of Arunachal Pradesh secured the most promising boxer award in the girls category.
Haryana boxers showcased their might in the boys category as well, winning nine medals which included six gold, two silver and one bronze to secure the first position with 62 points.
Uday Singh led Haryana's domination with 5-0 victory in 37kg against S Sujith of Tamil Nadu. Nitin (40kg), Ravi Sihag (49kg), Lakshay (52kg), Naman (58kg) and Anmol Dahiya (64kg) also won their respective finals to give Haryana a perfect end to their impressive campaign. |
