Elite boxing: Keisham Sanjit in final as Kingson settles for bronze medal
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, January 05 2023:
Keisham Sanjit Singh emerged as the lone bright spot for Manipur as the state pugilist boxed his way to the final of the 48kg category in the 6th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship at Hissar, Haryana on Thursday.
Keisham Sanjit will be up against Govind Sahani of Railways Sports Promotion Board in their gold-medal bout on Friday, January 6.Meanwhile, it was a heart break for Pukrambam Kingson whose campaign in the 54kg category ended with his semifinal defeat to Sachin of Services Sports Control Board and settled for bronze medal.
Six-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa, representing Assam, proved his worth by producing a dominant win against former World Championships bronze medallist Manish Kaushik to reach the final of the 63.5 kg category.
Shiva Thapa recorded a resounding 5-0 win against Kaushik of Services Sports Control Board in their semifinal duel en route to the final where he will face former World Youth Championships silver medallist Ankit Narwal of Railways Sports Promotion Board.