Manipur emerges victorious at the Women's Sub-junior National Boxing

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Manipur Medal Winners at 2nd Sub-Junior Women National Boxing Championships 2011 :

T. S. Merina Chiru - Pix :: Indian Boxing Federation

L Holena Devi - Pix :: Indian Boxing Federation

N. Jarina Devi - Pix :: Indian Boxing Federation

KH. Binata Devi - Pix :: Indian Boxing Federation

Going into the finals, it was a fight between Madhya Pradesh and Manipur. Out of the 10 players in the semifinals for Madhya Pradesh only 6 qualified for the finals. Manipur on the other hand saw seven of its boxers making to the last stage, whereas Delhi and Haryana had 5 players each reaching the finals.

The day though belonged to the state of Manipur. With seven young glove women making it to the finals, the state of MC Mary Kom was already looking to secure the top honours - and so it did.

TS Merina Chiru (50kg) and L Holena Devi (54kg) in the 14-year group accompanied with N Jarina Devi (42 kg) of the 13-year group and KH Binata Devi in the 12-year group all notched up resounding victories in the summit clash to claim the yellow metal, thrusting Manipur into the top spot.

Merina Chiru and Holena Devi completely outclassed their opponents Taslima Khatun of West Bengal and Mohini Bute representing Maharashtra respectively, with the referee having to stop the fight in the second round. Jarina Devi and Binata Devi also secured decisive, although on points against local girl R Sindhu and Shama of Punjab.

The North Eastern state, which has been continuously strengthening the Indian pool of boxing talent, claimed the sub-junior national title with 4 gold medals, 3 silver and 2 bronze.