Boxers pack a golden punch to boost India's medals tally
New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- "Go for the gold! This is the round," a charged-up India coach Santiago Nieva screamed into the ears of Priya Ghanghas, who was locked in a fierce contest against Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh. Before Priya took to the ring, Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) had all secured gold in high-voltage finals at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Saturday.
With 10 of the 14 Indian boxers making it to the final, the ring turned out to be a symbol of pride and cheer. One after another, Indians came to the ring and fought with hunger and drive for gold. India's national anthem just would not stop; the Tricolour kept fluttering high through the day.
Priya and Marie-Bathoul were a misma...
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