Source: Atom Samarendra
Imphal, May 06:
Women boxing world champion M C Mary Kom of Manipur bagged another gold medal in the just concluded coaching cum competition held in Norway during April 29 and May.
Two other Manipur women boxers also bagged one silver and one bronze medal in the competition.
Three Manipur boxers were in the 5-member Indian team in the coaching cum competition.
M C Mary Kom won the gold medal in 48 kg category while reigning Asian women boxing champion Sarita bagged silver in 54 kg category Asharani won bronze medal in the 60 kg category.
Meanwhile, Indian Amateur Boxing Federation selected L Rishikanta of Manipur to represent India 'A' team in the 4th Junior World Cup starting on June 10 to be held in South Korea while P Narjit have been selected to represent India 'B' team in the 4th Junior World Cup starting on May 12 in Germany.
L Rishikanta will also participate in the training cum competition starting on May 12 in Uzbekistan.
Another women boxer of Manipur T Shandhyarani has also been selected to participate in the Ahmed Koiret International boxing tournament to be held in Turkey starting on May 12.L Rishikanta, P Narjit and T Shandhyarani are participating in these competitions as their first appearance in international level.