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11 December 2010

Sarita Wins National Women's Boxing Title

L Sarita DeviThrissur, Dec 11 : Former world champion L Sarita Devi of Manipur lived up to her reputation as she won the 51kg title after defeating Rebeeca Lali Mawii of Mizoram 15-1 in the National Women's Boxing Championship on Friday.

Sarita had the upperhand throughout and won the title bout comfortably. Rebecca was seen struggling to find her rhythm. Sarita was adjudged the best boxer.

In the 48 kg category final, defending champion Vanlal Duati of Tripura did not face much resistance from Monita of Arunachal Pradesh to win 3-1.

The final in the 54 kg class witnessed a close contest between Sonia of Haryana and Geetha of Delhi before the former won it 5-3.

In the 57 kg class final, Pavitra of Haryana defeated Dorothy Lal Chhanhimi (Mizoram) 6-2.

Haryana bagged the overall championship title with 32 points, while Delhi and hosts Kerala shared the second slot with 17 points apiece. Manipur was next with 16 points.

Pugilists from Haryana bagged three gold and one silver on Friday.

Kerala's KC Lekha, a former world champion, defeated Haryana's Kavitha in the 81 plus kg class final 8-2.

Another boxer from Kerala, Princy Joseph won the 75 kg class title after defeating D Narmadha (Tamil Nadu) 6-0.

In 64 kg class, world bronze medallist and experienced Aruna Misra beat young Minu Basumatary of Assam 7-2.

In 60 kg, defending champion Meena Rani (Uttar Pradesh) outpunched Monica Saun (Punjab) 4-1.

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