India field strong squad for AIBA Youth World Boxing 2021

NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India announced a strong 20-member Indian contingent to participate at the upcoming 2021 AIBA Youth Men's and Women's World Boxing Championships to be held at Kielce, Poland from April 10-24.

Fresh from the heroics at recent Adriatic Pearl Tournament, 2019 Asian Youth champion Naorem Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg), Vinka (60kg), Sanamacha Chanu (75kg), Alfiya Pathan (+81kg) and three-time Khelo India gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary (69kg) are the key highlights of the formidable women's side.

The five pugilists, who produced gold medal-winning performances and ensured team finish atop the table in Montenegro last month, will accompanied by Gitika (48kg), Arshi Khanam (54kg), Poonam (57kg), Nisha (64kg) and Khushi (81kg) to present a tough Indian challenge in the women's category at the prestigious championship.

A biennial event which had men's and women's championships played together for the first time in 2018 in Hungary where Indian contingent concluded with two gold, two silver and six bronze medals.

The men's team will be spearheaded by the Asian Youth Championship silver medallist Ankit Narwal (64kg). The Asian Junior champion Chongtham Bishwamitra (49kg) also found himself a spot in the men's side. While the other boxers who made the cut for the Youth World Championships are Vikas (52), Sachin (56kg), Akash Gorkha (60kg), Sumit (69kg), Manish (75kg), Vinit (81 kg), Vishal Gupta (91kg) and Jugnoo (+91kg). (Agencies)

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