Parthavi, Vanshika, Hemant Win Gold; Indian Boxers Return With 17 Medals From U-19 World C'ships

Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami and Hemant Sangwan punched ir way to gold as Indian boxers me a strong impression, clinching a haul of 17 medals at inaugural U-19 World Championships organised by World Boxing in Coloro, USA.

It was female boxers who stole show with as many as 10 of standing on podium at age group tournament.

While Parthavi Grewal notched a dominant 5-0 win over Nerlands' Aaliyah Hoppema in women's 65kg final Vanshika emerged victorious in woman's +80kg category against Germany's Victoria Gatt by Referee Stops Contest (RSC) one minute and 37 minutes on Saturday.

In next bout, Hemant clinched India's sole gold medal in men's category by securing a 4-1 split decision victory over USA's Rishon Sims in 90kg category.

Nisha (51kg), Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg)and Kritika Wasan (80kg) lost ir respective finals to sign off with silver medals.

This significant medal count was highlighted by contributions of 11 Khelo India Athletes (KIAs), of which eight are SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE) trainees.

medallists also included three NCOE trainees who are non-KIAs, all training out of NCOE Rohtak.

Medal-winning Khelo India Athletes: Boys - Sumit, Lakshay Rathi, Krrish Pal (all NCOE Rohtak), Aryan, Rishi Singh.

Girls - Krisha Verma (NCOE Aurangab), Chanchal Chaudhary, Nisha, Vini, Akansha Phalaswal (all NCOE Rohtak), Supriya Devi.

Medal-winning NCOE Athletes: NCOE Rohtak – Parthavi, Vanshika (Gold), Chanchal, Nisha, Vini, Akansha, Kritika (Silver), Krrish Pal, Sumit, Lakshay Rathi (Bronze).

NCOE Aurangab – Krisha Verma (Gold).

Overall medal winners: Gold: Krisha Verma (F75kg), Parthavi Grewal (F65kg), Vanshika Goswami (F+80KG), Hemant Sangwan (M90kg).

Silver: Nisha (F51kg), Supriya Devi Thokchom (F54kg), Kritika Wasan (F80kg), Chanchal Chaudhary (F48kg), Anjali Singh (F57kg), Vini (F60kg), Akansha Phalaswal (F70kg), Rahul Kundu (M75kg).

Bronze: Rishi Singh (M50kg), Krrish Pal (M55kg), Sumit (M70kg), Aryan (M85kg), Lakshay Rathi (M90+kg).