Nagpur's Samiksha, Akola's Sanskar Advance to U-17 National Boxing Championship Finals Nagpur’s Samiksha Singh and Akola’s Sanskar Atram secured their places in the final of the U-17 National boxing championship, marking a significant milestone for Maharashtra’s young athletes. Samiksha, representing Nagpur, delivered a dominant performance in the semifinals, defeating Himachal Pradesh’s Harshita 5-0 with precision and composure. Her victory ensured at least a silver medal and a chance to claim gold in the final against Navya of Services. Samiksha’s strategy revolved around maintaining calm and focusing on landing strong right punches, which she credited for her early dominance. “I stayed focused on my game plan and trusted my training,” she said after the match. Looking ahead to the final, she emphasized the need for increased aggression while retaining her tactical discipline. In the girls’ category, Maharashtra’s contingent performed strongly, with multiple boxers advancing to the finals. Shanaya of Maharashtra defeated Delhi’s Yashika 4-1, while Avantika overwhelmed Rajasthan’s Priyanshi with the same scoreline. Ovi and Mamta also secured commanding wins, defeating Chandigarh’s Shine and SSCB’s Reet respectively, both with perfect 5-0 records. The boys’ section saw a close contest between Akola’s Sanskar Atram and Uttar Pradesh’s Aadarsh, with Sanskar edging out the opponent 3-2. The match highlighted Sanskar’s tactical awareness and resilience, as the scoreline remained tight until the final bell. Meanwhile, Gopal of Maharashtra showcased dominance by blanking Arunachal Pradesh’s Kenli 5-0, securing a spot in the final. Other Maharashtra boxers, including Sanji, Rugveda, Yugal, Samsher, and Kaustabh, settled for bronze medals after falling short in their semifinal matches.#nagpur #akola #samiksha_singh #sanskar_atram #manoj_pingale
