Shiv Thapa becomes third boxer to score gold medal at WBC
Q. Asian bronze medallist ______________ was the third Indian boxer to score a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships.- Published on 12 Oct 15a. Shiv Thapa
b. Vijender Singh
c. Vikas Krishnan
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Shiv Thapa
Asian bronze medallist Shiv Thapa settled for a bronze medal at the World Boxing Championships, remaining in contention for an Olympic berth. He lost 1-2 to Asian silver medallist Murodjon Akhmadaliev from Uzbekistan. 20 year old Thapa will now face Dmitry Asanau in an important bout. He is only the third India following Vikas Krishnan and Vijender Singh to secure a World Championships medal.
