Belagavi Boxers Win Big at State Championship
Belagavi, June 12, 2025:
Belagavi’s junior boxing team delivered a brilliant performance at the 6th Junior Boys & Girls Karnataka State Boxing Championship, held from June 9 to 11 at the BBMP Indoor Sports Complex in Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru.
The event featured top talents from across the state. However, Belagavi’s boxers stood out with their skills, determination, and teamwork.
🥊 Medal Tally – Belagavi Team
Boys’ Category:
- 🥇 Gold Medals: Prajwal Tigadi, Sudeep Masuti, Niranjangouda Patil, Kedar Dangarle
- 🥈 Silver Medals: Pritham Shettar (also awarded Best Loser), Shreyas Bekane
Girls’ Category:
- 🥇 Gold Medal: Priya Shettar (awarded Best Boxer)
- 🥈 Silver Medal: Pratiksha Kamble
Altogether, the team secured five gold and three silver medals, clearly showcasing Belagavi’s rising strength in state-level boxing.
🏆 Selected for National Championship
Following their strong performance, six Belagavi boxers have been selected to represent Team Karnataka at the upcoming 6th Junior National Boxing Championship. The national event will take place in Rohtak, Haryana, from June 19 to 25, 2025.
The selected athletes are:
- Pritham Shettar
- Prajwal Tigadi
- Sudeep Masuti
- Niranjangouda Patil
- Kedar Dangarle
- Priya Shettar
Notably, these selections highlight both the depth of talent in the team and the commitment of the athletes to excellence.
👊 Coaching That Made the Difference
Behind the team’s success is the expert guidance of coaches Captain Mukund Killekar VSM and Mallappa Karaguppi. With their support, the boxers received focused training, tactical insights, and mental conditioning.
Moreover, the coaches ensured that the athletes remained disciplined, motivated, and prepared to take on tough competition.
🎉 A Moment of Pride for Belagavi
Clearly, Belagavi continues to emerge as a strong contender in state-level sports. The success of its boxing team reflects the growing sports culture in the city. In addition, it signals the positive impact of coaching, infrastructure, and grassroots talent development.
As the six selected boxers gear up for the nationals, the city stands united in support. Undoubtedly, their journey will inspire more young athletes to take up the sport and strive for greatness.
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