Abhinash Jamwal stuns reigning champion Shiva Thapa in semifinals of 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship
Abhinash Jamwal stuns reigning champion Shiva Thapa in semifinals of 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship
Abhinash Jamwal continued his sensational run in the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship as he defeated reigning Welterweight champion and seasoned boxer Shiva Thapa in a thrilling semifinal clash.
Jamwal, representing Himachal Pradesh, has been one of the standout performers of the tournament with victories over formidable opponents, including 2022 Youth World Champion Vanshaj Kumar earlier in the competition.
Meanwhile, team Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) extended its dominance with a stellar performance, securing representation in eight of the ten weight categories for the finals.
Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach delivered a decisive win over Haryana’s Gorish Pujani in the Lightweight (55-60kg) category. Lakshya Chahar, another performer in the spotlight, beat Mizoram’s Malsawmtluanga in the Light Heavyweight (75-80kg) division to book his spot in the final.
Further strengthening SSCB’s presence in the finals, Jadumani Singh Mandengbram (Flyweight), Hitesh (Light Middleweight), Deepak (Welterweight), Jugnoo (Cruiserweight), and Vishal (Heavyweight) all secured semifinal wins, ensuring SSCB representation across nearly all weight divisions.
In the Super Heavyweight (90-90+kg) category, Narender of Uttarakhand outclassed SSCB’s Gaurav Chauhan in the semifinal bout, setting up a final showdown with Haryana’s Anshul Gill. Gill advanced to the final after overcoming Raghav Sharma in another high-stakes clash.
