Indian sub-junior pugilists show their mettle

In the 42 kg, Manoj Sah drew a well-fought bout with Terrulu Matthias 15-all. Khemanand Belwal scored an impressive 20-6 points verdict over Hurias Stefan but Diwakar Prasad went down to Pluskwig Manuel by a close 8-10 margin in the 48 kg class. In 51 kg, Ziaur Rehman outboxed Zirck Ronny 9-2 while Mustafa Kamal downed Meister Christopher 19-4 on points in 54 kg class, which also saw A L Lakra go down 5-19 to Enrico Wagner.

A 28-member junior and sub-junior squad with 10 boxers in either section are currently in Germany for training and competition. The junior squad is also undergoing joint training with the German national side. They will take part in the Brendenburg Cup tournament to be held at on Oder, Frankfurt, from July 29. The tour ends on August 1.