Boxing nationals: Big test for Preeti and Sakshi in 54kg
Greater Noida, Jan. 6 -- Paris Olympian Preeti Sai Pawar has a strong rival in Sakshi Chaudhary in bantamweight (54kg). As Preeti was recovering from illness and the setback of the Olympics, Sakshi - a two-time world youth champion - seized the opportunity to establish herself in the national team with a series of strong performances.
She won the World Boxing Cup in Astana last year and later earned selection for the Worlds in Liverpool, edging past Preeti in the assessment at the national camp.
Preeti, having regained her strength and zest for boxing, turned the tables during selection for the India team at the World Cup Finals here. With a gold at the season-ending event, Preeti will now be keen to retain her place in the Indian team. The...
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