IW seal State boxing championship title
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, November 30 2021:
Imphal West were crowned overall team champions of the State Level Boxing Championship 2021 as the nine-day competition drew to a close on Tuesday at the Khuman lampak Boxing Arena.
The Imphal West boxers collected 21 gold, 19 silver and 9 bronze medals over the course of the competition to accumulate a total of 111 points for their championship title.
Bishnupur finished runners-up with 89 points courtesy of their medal haul of 16 gold, 17 silver and 14 bronze, while Imphal East managed the third place with 14 gold, 15 silver and 14 bronze medals.
Eight boxers walked away with the best boxer award in different weight categories.
They were Ngamba Longjam, Khumanthem Sinthoi Devi, Tompok Thokchom Singh, Venika Yumnam Chanu, Thangjam Leninson Meitei, Melody Kilong, Laishram Edison Singh and
Baby Rojisana Naorem Chanu.