By Our Reporter
Shillong, April 5: The Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA) has announced the state’s junior squad for the upcoming 7th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, from April 5 to 11.
A total of nine boys and two girls have been selected to represent the state across various weight categories. The selection reflects the association’s continued efforts to nurture young talent and provide exposure at the national level.
In the boys’ category, Ethan DKL Mawphlang (46kg), Karan Sunar (48kg), Kyrshan Swer (50kg), Arkimennbha Rimen (52kg), Challang D Arengh (54kg), Banrap Syem Mlangiang (57kg), Chepyrkhaty H Mitri (60kg), Disrang D Sangma (63kg) and Mark Akimbo D Marak (66kg) will don the Meghalaya colours.
In the girls’ section, Aishisha M Mawroh (48kg) and Evangellyne Sohbar (50kg) have been named in the squad.
The team will be accompanied by officials Roshni Bhusal, Gracy Nylla Marbaniang and Kunal Aley Magar.
According to the MBA, the selected boxers will be aiming to make a strong impression at the national stage, with the tournament providing a key platform for young athletes to test themselves against the best in the country.
The association has expressed confidence in the squad and extended its best wishes to the team ahead of the championship.
