Assam's Shiva Thapa (63kg) has brought laurels to the state as he won the gold medal in the 4th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship at Baddi on Thursday.
Thapa defeatedAkash Sangwan with a 4-1 verdict in the final at the event that was held at theBaddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology in Himachal Pradesh.
According toreports, Thapa defused the challenge of a hard-hitting Sangwan to win anational title after three years in a beautiful show of his tactical game.
Thapa, who isa two-time Olympian and a four-time Asian medallist gauged Sangwan's game andexplored openings in the first round.
Reports saythat Thapa started slowly and took some time to gauge his opponent's strategy,but once he settled in, he dominated the proceedings and controlled the bout.