National women's boxing meet
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 25 2012:
Th Soniya Chanu and Sh Sarjubala launched Manipur's campaign in the 13th Senior National Women's Boxing Championship on a winning note at Sarusajai indoor stadium, Guwahati.
In the opening bouts played this evening, Soniya forced Jammu and Kashmir's Chanzin into submission with a first round RSC (referee stop contest) in the 54 kg class while Sarjubala defeated Neetu of Chandigarh 21-7 to advance into the last 16 round in 48 kg category.
Out of 12 top titles on offer, nine pugilists are representing Manipur at the championship which will conclude on November 30 .
Over 330 boxers from different States and institutions are competing at the championship.