12th State Open Boxing championship to be held at Gyalshing

GANGTOK, 19 June: The 12th State Open [Men and Women] Boxing championship 2012 is being organised at Gyalshing by Sikkim Amateur Boxing Association [SABA] from 30 June to 02 July. According to a press release, an organising committee has been constituted under the presidentship of Sr SP West, DB Giri, in order to organise the event successfully. 
The main objective of organizing this event at Gyalshing is to provide a platform to boxers of the state, especially those from West district so that they can showcase their talents, the release informs. A large number of boxers from West Sikkim, around 48 boxers will be participating at the championship being held in Gyalshing this time.
This has been possible because of the dedication and hard work of Manoj Limbu and Sandhya Limbu, assistant coaches of SABA, who have been imparting training on boxing to students of various schools in West district for the past 5 months, the release mentions.
SABA is a registered body affiliated to the All India Boxing Federation and the State Open Boxing championship both for men and women has been an annual feature of the Association. Medal winners from various categories in the championship are picked up for further grooming. Last year the championship was held at Mangan and the public of North district thoroughly enjoyed the event, the release adds.