Amit Panghal (51kg) and Shiv Thapa (63.5kg) battled it out for the gold medals, while defending champions SSCB (Service Sports Control Board) continued their dominance to finish at the top of the list with 12 10 medals (including 10 gold medals). . At the National Boxing Championship in Shillong.
Pongal, the silver medalist at the 2019 World Championships, defeated Chandigarh’s Anshul Punia by unanimous decision 5-0 to win the gold medal.
Assam’s record six-time Asian medalist Thapa defended his title with a commanding victory over SSCB’s reigning World Youth Champion Banshaji in the 63.5kg final.
In contrast, SSCB boxer Jugueno faced Haryana’s Vishal in the 86kg final. In a close fight, Jugnu showed skill and composure in key moments of the fight, winning by a 5-2 split decision.
The 2021 Asian champion, SSCB’s Sangeet (92kg), takes on Haryana’s Naveen Kumar in the final, who won last year’s final. However, Sangeet took revenge by defeating the opponent 5-0.
SSCB not only successfully defended its title at the National Boxing Championship, but bagged a total of 10 gold medals and 2 silver medals. Barun Singh (48kg), Sachin (57kg), Akash (60kg), Rajat (67kg), Akash (71kg), Deepak (75kg), Lakshadweep (80kg) were the other gold medalists for the team, while Pawan (54 kg) and Banshaji (54 kg) 63.5 kg) won silver medals each.
RSPB bagged 5 silver medals and 2 bronze medals, Haryana bagged 2 silver medals and 2 bronze medals, finishing second and third respectively.
Punjab’s Jaipal Singh takes on 2022 Commonwealth Games silver medalist Sagar in the over 92kg final.
In a close fight, Jaipal landed a series of quick and aggressive punches, scored a knockout victory in the third round and caused a huge upset.
SSCB player Akash Sangwan (71 kg) won the best boxer award of the tournament. Image Source: Special Event
SSCB player Akash Sangwan (71 kg) won the best boxer award of the tournament. Image Source: Special Event
Lalit, who represents AIP (All India Police), faced SSCB’s Pawan in the 54kg final. Lalit started his fight against Abhinash Jamwal in a dominant position, but as the fight progressed, the boxer from SSCB staged a brilliant comeback, giving Lalit every penny an effort.
The contest was intense throughout the game, but Lalit remained calm at crucial moments of the game and defeated his opponent 4-3 by split decision to secure the gold medal.
Akash Sangwan (71kg) from SSCB also won the man of the match award for his performance and consistency throughout the tournament.
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