Meanwhile, nine of the 13 boxers participating at the Asian Championships, including World Championship bronze medallist Shiva Thapa (67kg, Assam) and two-time Commonwealth Games medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin (57kg, Services), will lead the roster in the men's events at the National Games.
The sounds of drums and cheers were ringing on the airport as the fans and family welcomed the medal-winning athletes, garlanded them and distributed sweets