Manipur eves dominate National Youth Boxing C'ship

Manipur dominated the proceedings at the sixth National Youth Women's Boxing Championships, clinching with three gold medals in Guwahati.

Manipur totalled 28 points. Hosts Assam got the runners-up trophy with two gold medals and 25 points, while Punjab finished third with a gold and 19 points.

Sarjubala Devi (48 kgs) of Manipur was adjudged the Best Boxer while Anita Kahar (51 kgs) of Assam was declared the Best Loser.

Sarjubala Devi defeated Mizoram's Rebecca 9-2 in the finals. The other two gold medals for Manipur came from Sony Chanu (57kg) and Memthoi Devi (69kg).