YOUTH BOXING C’SHIPS

After having missed out on a spot in the World Youth Championships (WYC) in 2017, the girl from Haryana feels this may help her get selected for international tournaments in the future.

“I had missed out on the WYC as I lost in the finals last year. This year, I did not want a repeat and worked double as hard to emerge as the national champion.

“I have done my bit and hopefully I will get selected for international tournaments in the future,” the soft-spoken Joni said after winning the crown.

In the 57 kg weight category, as expected, WYC gold medallist Sakshi dominated the summit clash to emerge as the national champion.

However, another participant from WYC Niharika Kumar. Youth Asian Boxing Championship bronze medalist Ankit followed suit after he emerged triumphant against Haryana’s Akshay Kumar.

Another bronze medalist from the same championship, Akash who was in imperious form overcame the challenge from Haryana’s Mohit as the judges scored the bout 5-0 in his favour and ran away with top honours.

In the last clash of the day, in the super heavy weight category (+91 kg), Aman did not let the local lad Mohit breathe from the initial moments of the bout and kept landing his vicious combinations.

In the second round, one of his jabs left Mohit reeling and blood oozed out of his mouth which prompted the referee to halt the contest.