Hindustan Times (Amritsar)

Shiva Thapa

BANTAM (56KG)

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Shiva learnt the nitty-gritty of the sport under the Sports Authority of India coach Amar Deka in Guwahati and later on moved to Army’s Boys Company. He won silver at the 2010 Youth Olympics and at 19 was the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the London Olympics. Last year won bronze in the World Championsh­ips in Doha.

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