Team Herald
PANJIM: Puspender Rathee of Goa won his quarter final bout against Uttar Pradesh’ Gagandeep 5:0. He will play the semis today against Malaswmitluanga from Mizoram. He won his previous bout by RSC Outclass in round 3 against Dhrampal from Himachal Pradesh.
Goa had three spots in this edition of the Games. Ashok Patil bowed out in the quarter finals and Priti Chawhan lost in the preliminary round. Boxing has always brought Goa medals at the National Games, and with this medal the overall medal tally goes up to 4.
Danushka Da Gama, secretary GABA said the work of the coaches Santosh Birmole, Chitambaram Naik and Valanky Dhumasker who had been working with the boxers since July 25 had to be appreciated.
“With the support of SAG and GOA we were able to partially fulfil our promise. This will be a boost to the sport and we hope to see positive implementations to get more medals when we host the National Games. It was unbelievable to see Puspender win both his bouts with such an improved game,” said Danuska Da Gama who was also appointed as a draw commissioner for Boxing.
