Rishi Singh Wins Gold in State-Level Boxing Championship, Selected to Represent Uttar Pradesh at Nationals
Varanasi: Rishi Singh, an international boxer from Mahadev Surya Vinayak Boxing Academy, Varanasi, clinched the gold medal in the 50 kg weight category at the State-Level Senior Men’s Boxing Championship held at Major Dhyan Chand Sports Stadium, Jhansi, from September 30 to October 4.
With his impressive performance, Rishi has also secured his place in the Uttar Pradesh team for the upcoming Senior National Boxing Championship, where he will represent the state.
Mahadev Surya Vinayak Boxing Academy Chief Patron Shashikant Pandey congratulated Rishi Singh on his achievement and extended his best wishes to the boxer and his coach for the upcoming national championship. On his return to the academy, Rishi received a warm welcome from fellow boxers and was honoured with an angavastram.
Rishi’s coach, Dilip Kumar Singh, said that the boxer had achieved this milestone through hard work, dedication and determination. He expressed confidence that Rishi would bring laurels not only to Uttar Pradesh but also to the country at the international level in the coming years.
Rishi Singh credited his success to his coach, grandparents, sister and Anil Singh.
Academy Manager Ramashray Prasad, Upendra Mishra and several others were present on the occasion.