Patiala boxer Khushi eyeing Paris Olympics

Mohali, September 1

Fresh from her victory in the recently concluded Asian Youth Boxing Championship in Dubai, Khushi today said she was concentrating on her training with an aim to represent India at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

“I am a big fan of Marry Kom and want to represent India at the Paris Olympics. I am concentrating on my training…,” said the Patiala girl, who studies at Chandigarh University, Gharuan.

Khushi defeated Kazakhstan’s Dana Diday 3-0 in the 75kg category summit clash to clinch the gold medal.

“Facing a tough challenge from international boxers needs lots of hard work,” said Khushi.

Another Chandigarh University pugilist, Vishal Walia won a gold medal in the 80kg weight category in Dubai.

Walia started his campaign with a dominating performance against his Kazakh opponent, while in the final, he defeated Kyrgyzstan’s Akmatov Sanzhar 5-0.

“It’s the biggest moment of my career. I am thankful to my coach and my university, which is offering me moral and financial support in the form of scholarship so that I can concentrate on my game,” said the Hisar lad.

Pranjal shines

Panchkula pugilist Pranjal Yadav, a student of PML SD Public School, Sector 32, has made the city proud by winning a gold medal in the Asian Boxing Championship in Dubai. — TNS