Mandi kickboxer Sumit strikes glory in Raipur

In a proud moment for Himachal Pradesh, kickboxer Sumit Jamwal from Mandi district clinched a bronze medal at the All-India Senior National Kickboxing Championship held from July 16 to 20 at the Balbir Singh Juneja Indoor Stadium, Raipur, Chhattisgarh.

The prestigious event saw participation from elite athletes and teams representing top police and paramilitary forces, including Assam Rifles and Kerala Police. Jamwal delivered a stellar performance, notably defeating a formidable opponent from the Kerala Police in an intense bout.

However, his campaign took a tough turn when he suffered injuries to his nose and leg, forcing the medical team to declare him unfit for the semifinal. This resulted in him conceding the match by walkover. Despite this setback, Jamwal expressed pride in his achievement and credited his coach, Dr Sanjay Yadav, for his guidance and training.

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also congratulated Jamwal, praising his grit and wishing him greater success in future competitions.