Haryana clinched the team titles in both the boy’s and girls categories with an impressive combined haul of 19 medals at the Boxing Sub Junior National Championship. Haryana showcased its dominance by finishing on top in both categories. The tournament witnessed the participation of 612 boxers, including 337 boys and 275 girls.
Defending Champions in Girls Section
In the girls section, Haryana, the reigning champion, successfully defended its title by finishing on top with 64 points. The state won 10 medals, including 7 gold, 1 silver, and 2 bronze.
Haryana Boxers Stamp Authority
Haryana boxers stamped their authority with a dominating display, as six out of seven boxers won their bouts with unanimous 5-0 decisions. Diya (61kg) continued her phenomenal form with a convincing 5-0 win over Delhi’s Yashika, and she was also adjudged the best boxer.
Other gold medalists for Haryana in the girls category were Bhoomi (35kg), Nischal Sharma (37kg), Rakhi (43kg), Naitik (52kg), Navya (55kg), and Sukhreet (64kg).
Girls Medal Tally
| State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Delhi | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| Maharashtra | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Delhi and Maharashtra Follow
Delhi and Maharashtra finished second and third with 34 and 31 points, respectively. Delhi won 1 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals, while Maharashtra ended its campaign with 1 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals.
Most Promising Boxer Award
Hillang (37kg) of Arunachal Pradesh, a bronze medalist, secured the most promising boxer award in the girls category.
Haryana Excels in Boys Category Too
Haryana boxers showcased their might in the boys category as well, winning 9 medals, including 6 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze, to secure the first position with 62 points.
Uday Singh Leads Haryana’s Domination
Uday Singh led Haryana’s domination with a 5-0 victory in the 37kg category against S. Sujith of Tamil Nadu. Nitin (40kg), Ravi Sihag (49kg), Lakshay (52kg), Naman (58kg), and Anmol Dahiya (64kg) also won their respective finals, giving Haryana a perfect end to its impressive campaign.
Boys Medal Tally
| State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haryana | 6 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| Uttarakhand | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
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