Jharkhand’s Snha Kumari and Shivani Win Gold at REC Talent Hunt in Guwahati
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 22: Jharkhand’s Snha Kumari and Shivani clinched gold medals in their respective weight categories at the Elite Women’s competition. This event is part of the REC Talent Hunt initiative, a joint effort by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), REC Limited, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), aimed at discovering new boxing talent across the country.
In the elite women’s category, Snha Kumari defeated Manipur’s Thoudam 4:1 in the 54-57 kg category, while Shivani won unanimously against Pratibha Dagar of Haryana in the 66-70 kg category. Ten different states won gold medals in the 12 weight categories in elite women, while eight states shared the top spot in the ten weight categories in youth women.
The BFI’s decision to grant direct entries to gold and silver medallists from the combined Nationals Talent Hunt has been a key factor in this transformation. Top boxers from the first leg in Noida and the second leg in Guwahati will compete in the National Championships and, if selected, will get direct entry into the National Camp.
“This year’s talent hunt has seen a remarkable increase in the number of boxers, showcasing a fresh and high-quality talent pool. By granting National Camp entry to the winners of the combined event, we have significantly enhanced the impact of this Talent Hunt Programme, instilling greater hope among boxers nationwide,” said Hemanta Kumar Kalita, Secretary General of the Boxing Federation of India.
The second edition of the REC Talent Hunt program began with the first leg in Noida last month. The second leg of the Elite and Youth competition will be followed by the Junior and Sub-Junior competition, with the top eight boxers in each category participating in the combined national finals in Rohtak.
While the women’s category was open to all participating states, Haryana dominated the Elite and Youth men’s competition, winning six of the 12 gold medals in men and eight of the 10 in youth events. About 600 boxers participated in the Elite and Youth competition, with another 600 set to compete in the junior and sub-junior categories.
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Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its waterfalls, hills, and rich mineral resources.
Snha Kumari and Shivani -: Snha Kumari and Shivani are athletes from Jharkhand who won gold medals in a boxing competition.
REC Talent Hunt -: REC Talent Hunt is a competition to find new boxing talent. It was held in Guwahati, a city in Assam, India.
Guwahati -: Guwahati is a big city in the state of Assam in northeastern India. It is known for its temples and the Brahmaputra River.
Boxing Federation of India -: The Boxing Federation of India is an organization that manages boxing events and activities in India.
REC Limited -: REC Limited is a company in India that provides financial help for power projects. They also support sports events like this talent hunt.
Sports Authority of India -: The Sports Authority of India is a government organization that helps develop sports in India.
National Camp -: National Camp is a special training program for top athletes in India. Winners of the talent hunt get to join this camp to improve their skills.
