In a major boost to the game the Sri Lanka women's boxing team put up a tremendous performance to win three bronze medals at the IBA Asian championships worked off in New Delhi last week.
Nilmini Kumari Jayasinghe, Anusha Dilrukshi Kodituwakku and A. A. Nilanthi made a fine impact as they reached the semifinals of their respective weight categories to secure a bronze medal each.
Their efforts were even more significant considering the fact that they were up against some of the top women boxers who had plenty of experience behind them having participated in a number of international tournaments.
In contrast the Sri Lankan trio had limited international exposure ahead of this important event but they were quite determined to make an impact and win a medal for their country.
The performance of Olympic boxer Anuruddha Ratnayake not only inspired the Sri Lankan squad but his guidance and words of advice certainly have done a lot of good considering the final outcome.
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Nilmini Kumari Jayasinghe, Anusha Dilrukshi Kodituwakku and A. A. Nilanthi made a fine impact as they reached the semifinals of their respective weight categories to secure a bronze medal each.
Their efforts were even more significant considering the fact that they were up against some of the top women boxers who had plenty of experience behind them having participated in a number of international tournaments.
In contrast the Sri Lankan trio had limited international exposure ahead of this important event but they were quite determined to make an impact and win a medal for their country.
The performance of Olympic boxer Anuruddha Ratnayake not only inspired the Sri Lankan squad but his guidance and words of advice certainly have done a lot of good considering the final outcome.
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