After the success of the junior boxers at the REC Eastern Open Talent Hunt Programme, Youth and Elite (men and women) boxers from Assam have displayed their prowess inside the ring at the DTRP Indoor Stadium in Guwahati.
The semifinal bouts in the open championship where participants from 28 states have joined, were being played on Sunday. The finals will be held on Monday.
The last round of quarterfinal bouts took place on Saturday evening.
Amidst the fervour of competition, Assam’s boxing contingent showcased their mettle, dominating several weight categories and solidifying their presence in the penultimate stage of the tournament.
In the Elite Men category, Gourav Muzumdar of Assam demonstrated his finesse by outclassing Siddhart Malik of Haryana in the (48-51kg) weight division. Meanwhile, Abhinab Saikia showcased his prowess as he triumphed over Aman Indora of Haryana in the (63.5-67kg) category.
The Elite Women’s division saw a spectacular performance by Manju Basumatary, representing Assam, as she emerged victorious against her fellow state mate Aroti in the (54-57kg) weight class.
Among the Youth Girls, Assam’s Ela Jyoti Pegu displayed her skill by defeating Ayekpam Ajita Chanu of Manipur in the (46-48kg) category, while Prantika Gogoi triumphed over Horipriya Patgiri, both from Assam, in the same weight division. Additionally, Rimpi Pegu secured her semifinal spot by beating Nikuoni Boro, also from Assam, in the (48-50kg) category.
In the Youth Boys category, Ohidur Rahaman of Assam showcased his talent by besting Sagar from Haryana in the (48-51kg) weight division. Junaid Anand displayed his prowess as he overcame Indra Veer of Madhya Pradesh in the (60-63.5kg) category. Meanwhile, Nirban Jyoti Gogoi sealed his semifinal berth by defeating Ganga Rabha, both representing Assam, in the (75-80kg) weight class.
More than 1000 boxers from all corners of the country are participating in the open championship organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with REC Limited under the Ministry of Power.
The tournament serves as a platform for participants to exhibit their prowess and potentially earn invitations to join the trials for inclusion in BFI’s national camps.