President's Cup : Boxer Sarjubala moves into next round
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, April 20 2015 :
The 22nd President's Cup open international tournament commence at Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia from April 19 to 25 with 126 boxers from 24 countries will taking part in the tournament.
Five boxers from India including Samjetsabam Sarjubala are representing India in the six-day competition.
Sarjubala is competing in the 48 kg division where fifteen other boxers are in the fray.
Sarjubala out boxed her Singaporean rival on the first day of the tournament and advance to the next round.
Other player who will be in action during the tournament are Pinky Rani (51 kg); Priya Dayal (54 kg); Bilao Basumatary (57 kg) and Preeti Beniwal (60 kg) .
It may be recalled, Sarjubala is the latest young sensation in the boxing circuit in India with 18 golds to her credit since she started out in 2005.She is also considered as one of potential winners for Rio Olympic 2016 .