Indian Sports Wrap, August 8: Sub-junior boxing nationals kick off in Greater Noida
BOXING
The 4th edition of the Sub-Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships kicked off with an action-packed session at Galgotias University, Greater Noida, on Thursday.
Over 80 bouts were contested on Day 1 as India’s youngest boxing talents stepped into the ring with Haryana (Girls) and Services Sports Control Board (Boys) entering as the defending champions.
In the girls’ section, boxers like Hitaish Nahar (HP), Garima (HAR), and Naomi Kom (Manipur) impressed with dominant wins. Clean sweeps by Maanyata Chettri (SIK) and Lavanya Patil (Goa) caught the eye, while walkovers helped Vaidehi Chaudhari (GUJ) and Ekampreet Kaur (SSCB) advance.
Among the boys, strong performances came from the likes of Aryan Shekhawat (RAJ), Rehan Ansari (BIH), and Anmol Sharma (HP), who won their bouts with control and confidence.
The championship continues till August 13.
-Team Sportstar