GUWAHATI: In a moment of pride for sports lovers in Assam, six-time Asian medallist and star pugilist, Shiva Thapa boxed his way to a power-packed performance on the fifth day to storm into the semi-finals of the 6th Elite Men’s National Championships at Hisar in Haryana on Wednesday, January 4, 2022.
Thapa (63.5kg) who is representing Assam in his quarter bout against Ashutosh Kumar of Punjab who was at his fierce best and put up a stellar display of sheer strength and skills to clinch a 5:0 victory by unanimous decision against his contender.
Meanwhile, Manish Kaushik who is representing the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) produced another power packed performance against Rohit Ningehougan Singh of Manipur in his bout, made his way into the semis of the Boxing Nationals to face Shiva Thapa.
Thapa and Kaushik will take on each other in a much-anticipated semi-final bout to secure their berth in the final.
