India boxers punch their way to 12-medal haul in Czechia
NEW DELHI: (Jun 21) India’s Commonwealth Games-bound boxers finished with a rich haul of 12 medals, including eight golds, capping off a commanding display at the invitational 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia.
The five-member women’s team led the charge by winning four gold medals and one silver. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Priya Ghanghas (60kg) all struck gold by registering unanimous victories in their respective finals.
Parveen Hooda (65kg) added a silver medal to complete an impressive showing by the women’s squad.
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