Indian boxers to start campaign today in AIBA Women Youth Boxing Championship

Indian pugilists will start their campaign today in the AIBA women youth boxing championship being held in Guwahati. Three young boxers will lock horn in the preliminaries. 

In the 54 kilogram category, Shashi Chopra will play against Uzbek opponent while in 60 kg category Mizoram's Vanlalhriapuii will bout against Korean player. 

On the



other hand, Astha Pahwa will take on opponent from Bulgaria in 69 kg. India has a strong 10 member contingent in the event. 

Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal inaugurated the event last evening in presence of office bearers from AIBA and Boxing Federation of India. Nearly 200 players from over 30 countries are taking part in the event.