Over one hundred women participated in the 2-day trials of Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship. The trials were conducted in the presence of male/female doctors at two AIBA-standard boxing rings which is unprecedented in the history of the country.
A large number of boxers from Attock to Sadiqabad took part in the trials activity in three classes - Elite Class (Boys), Youth Class (U-16 Boys) and Elite Class (Girls). It was for first time that young boxers from remote areas of the province gathered in such a large number.
PBA Secretary Sharjeel Zia Butt said that boxers in different classes have been selected for Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship.
The organizers said the weigh-in of different class boxers will be held on May 11 while the Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship will be staged at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall from May 12 to 15, 2018.
Secretary Sports Punjab Muhammad Aamir Jan said that the government will give huge prizes to winners and prominent performers of Inter-Division Punjab Open Boxing Championship.
Overall 50 gold medals, 25 silver and 12 bronze medals will be distributed among the top pugilists of grand championship.