If any boxer from Assam has gathered the maximum attention after world championship medallist Shiva Thapa, it has to be 17-year-old Ankushita Boro. Forget women’s boxing; Meghai Jarani, situated 200 km away from Guwahati, did not have any boxing culture whatsoever. A good show resulting in a bronze medal in the national youth championship earlier this year gave Ankushita the key to unlock her future. The competitive Ankushita had revenge on her mind even before she got into the ring at the world youth championship. Since her weight class does not feature in the Olympics, Ankushita may go up a notch to 69 kg to seek qualification for the Tokyo Games.

Source: The Hindu December 02, 2017 11:03 UTC