India Open: Mary Kom, Shiva Thapa, Amit Panghal win gold

TIL Desk Sports/ Six-time world champion Mary Kom (51kg) was crowned champion in the second edition of the India Open International Boxing Tournament at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Additionally, Amit Panghal (52kg) won his third gold of the year while Shiva Thapa finished on top in the 60kg category.

Fresh from winning her eighth medal in the Asian Championships, Sarita Devi (60kg) added the India Open gold to her illustrious resume while Neeraj carried on her giant-killing form to stun Asian Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57kg category.

Mary Kom brought all her experience to the fore to blow away the challenge of Vanlal Duati to script a facile 5-0 win. This was the London Olympic bronze medallist’s second gold from the India Open, adding to the 48kg gold she won last year in New Delhi.