48 Boxers Join National Camp After REC Open Talent Hunt in Rohtak
In an exciting development for Indian boxing, 48 talented boxers, including 24 elite men and 24 elite women, have been selected to join the national camp. These boxers showcased their skills in the 2nd REC Open Talent Hunt Boxing Competition, organized by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with REC Limited and the Sports Authority of India.
The competition, held in September, saw over 4,000 participants from various age categories competing in Noida and Guwahati. The top eight pugilists from these events advanced to the Combined National Talent Hunt competition in Rohtak, which runs from October 6-22.
The initiative aims to expand the sport beyond traditional areas and discover new talent. Hemanta Kumar Kalita, Secretary General of BFI, expressed satisfaction with the competition’s level and the performance of boxers from states like Jharkhand and Andhra Pradesh.
Haryana boxers dominated the gold medal tally, but competitors from Manipur, Uttarakhand, Meghalaya, Jharkhand, and Andhra Pradesh also excelled. Winners and runners-up in the youth categories will gain direct entry to the National Championships, potentially leading to national camp opportunities.
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REC Open Talent Hunt -: The REC Open Talent Hunt is a competition to find new boxing talent in India. It is organized by REC Limited, a company that supports sports events.
National Camp -: The National Camp is a special training program for selected athletes. Boxers who perform well in competitions get a chance to train here with top coaches.
Boxing Federation of India -: The Boxing Federation of India is the organization that manages boxing activities in India. They organize events and support boxers across the country.
REC Limited -: REC Limited is a company in India that provides financial support for infrastructure projects. They also sponsor sports events like the boxing talent hunt.
Sports Authority of India -: The Sports Authority of India is a government organization that promotes sports in India. They help organize events and provide training facilities for athletes.
Elite Men and Women -: Elite men and women are top-level athletes who compete at a high level. In this context, it refers to the best male and female boxers selected for the national camp.
Haryana -: Haryana is a state in northern India known for producing many successful athletes. In this event, boxers from Haryana won the most gold medals.
Youth Category -: The youth category refers to young athletes who are still developing their skills. Winners in this category get a chance to compete in the National Championships.
