7th Elite Women's Nat'l Boxing C'shipM Rosemary, Sovi Jajo settle for bronze medals
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 26 2023:
Manipur's campaign at the 7th Elite Women's National Boxing Association ended with two bronze medals as two medal hopes, Maibam Rosemary and Sovi Jajo suffered semi-final defeats today.
Maibam Rosemary, competing in the 50 kg category suffered a RSC (Referee Stops Contest) loss to Anamika of Railways in the second round of the semi-final today.
On the other hand, Sovi Jajo suffered a 0-5 loss to Sakshi of Services in a 57 kg semi-final bout this afternoon.
Yesterday, Maibam Rosemary edged out Ritika of Chandigarh 4-3 in a keenly contested quarter final bout to seal the semi-final berth.
Meanwhile, Sovi Jajo secured a RSC victory over Aseya Banoo of Ladakh to make her way to the semis.
Yesterday, Alena Thounaojam suffered a RSC defeat to Nagaland's Sanju to end her journey in the 66 kg category quarter final as Tubur Sampar Marina slumped to a 0-5 loss to Minakshi.
The 8-member State team for the championship hosted by Uttar Pradesh in Greater Noida was led by L Sarita Devi, SP Sports, as coach cum manager.
Th Jenimax and Ph Hellaba Sharma were also part of the team as coaches.