Shagun clinches bronze for Goa

PANJIM: Goa’s Sub Junior Girl Boxer Shagun Shinde won a Bronze  medal at the just concluded Khelo India Sub Junior N Elite Women Open Championship, at Rothak Haryana.

Shagun beat three tough opponents before losing to Haryana boxer and champion in the 42kg category. There were 3 Sub Junior participants from Goa in the Championship. 

Whilst Divya lost in the pre quarters, Chandrika Pujari reached the quarterfinal but having high fever had to give a walk over thus losing a medal. 

Both Shagun Shinde and Chandrika Pujari are Sub Junior Nationals runners up, based at SAI Womens Hostel, Peddem, and presently trained by coach Arif. 

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