Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Phangal underlined his class with a commanding win on the opening day of the BFI Cup here on Thursday. The Services boxer produced a dominant 5-0 verdict over Punjab’s Sparsh Kumar to move into the next round of the elite men’s section.
Services boxers shine
Amit’s performance capped a fine day for Services. His teammates S Vishvanath (50kg) and Preet Malik (65kg), both part of India’s Asian U-22 squad in Thailand earlier this year, also registered one-sided 5-0 victories. Their consistency ensured Services made a strong statement in the early stages of the competition.
Manju Rani leads women’s charge
In the women’s section, former World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani of Railways eased into the next round with a clinical win. She was joined by youth world champions Ankushita Boro of Assam and Arundhati Choudhary of Services, both of whom outclassed their opponents with quick, aggressive boxing.
Momentum building for later rounds
With several top names making comfortable starts, the BFI Cup has already showcased the depth of Indian boxing talent across both men’s and women’s categories. The early dominance of Services and Railways boxers has set the stage for high-quality contests in the coming rounds.
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