How did Services win team gold in boys and girls categories at Junior Boxing Nationals?

Rohtak, June 27 (NationPress) The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) showcased their exceptional prowess at the Junior (U-17) National Boxing Championships, standing tall as the overall champions in both the Boys and Girls divisions.

In a remarkable display, Services reclaimed the team championship in the boys' category and achieved a resounding victory in the girls' section, dethroning the defending champions, Haryana, who secured second place in both categories.

With a string of impressive performances across various weight classes, the Services team concluded the week-long event held at the National Boxing Academy in Rohtak with a total of nine medals in each category.

The boys' team earned an impressive tally of six gold medals, two silvers, and one bronze, reaffirming their dominance, while the girls' squad delivered four golds, four silvers, and one bronze.

Maharashtra completed the podium in the boys' competition, while Manipur took third place in the girls' division.

In the girls’ events, several renowned athletes from India’s recent triumphs at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships continued to shine. Ahaana Sharma from Delhi maintained her stellar form, winning the 50kg final convincingly. Khushi Chand of Uttarakhand achieved a narrow 3-2 victory in the 46kg division, while Haryana’s Anshika proved her mettle in the 80+kg category.

The Services team’s dual triumph was fueled by a series of commanding final bouts across both categories. In the boys’ competition, Udham Singh Raghav, a recent medalist at the Asian U-17 Championships, clinched gold in the 54kg division, while Sahil Duhan (60kg), Priyansh Sehrawat (70kg), Jaideep Singh Hanjra (80kg), and Rahul (80+kg) also secured top finishes. Lakshay Balhara’s 4-1 victory over Aman Siwach was a highlight, along with Haryana’s Aditya, who narrowly defeated Tikam Singh in a tightly contested 52kg final.

The girls' team from SSCB was bolstered by strategic wins from Naitik (52kg), Chandrika Pujari (54kg), Harsika (60kg), and Hamoor Kaur (66kg), with the latter achieving a stoppage in the third round. Prachi Khatri’s decisive RSC victory in the 80kg class, along with title wins by Himanshi (70kg) and Jiya (48kg), underscored the depth of rising female talent in India.

Manipur’s Lanchenba Singh, who edged out Services’ Piyush 3:2 in the 50kg category, was named the Best Boxer in the Boys’ division, while Uttarakhand’s Lucky Bagdwal (57kg) was recognized as the Most Promising.

In the Girls’ division, Haryana’s Divya (63kg) and Bareena from Jammu & Kashmir (70kg) were awarded the Best and Most Promising titles, respectively. Pooja Duhan from Haryana was honored as the Best Referee, while Rajasthan’s Vishal Nirwan received the Best Judge accolade.