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Thursday, May 1, 2008

A. L. Lakra of Jamshedpur qualifies for Beijing Olympics 2008

Jamshedpur: Anthresh Lalit Lakra of Tata Steel Boxing Training Centre has qualified in Boxing for the Beijing Olympics in 2008. A dedicated boxer who has been undergoing training in boxing since 1994 has now taken Tata Steel and Jamshedpur on the Global map of sports. His commitment to boxing and his sheer determination to reach new levels has made this achievement possible.

Anthresh has represented the state in many boxing championships. He has also won the Bihar State Boxing Championship under Senior Fly weight held in 2000. Not only has he won laurels at the state level but has also participated and won medals in National Boxing Championships. To name a few of his achievements, he has been the winner in the following - 13th Sub Jr. National Boxing Championship held in Bhillai in 97, All India Boxing Championship organized by Karnataka Amateur Boxing Association in January 2000 and Olympic Day Boxing in Kolkata in 1997.

A L Lakra has received training under Sri. E Lakra, who happens to be his father. This able coach is with Tata Steel Boxing Training Centre and is also the Chief Coach of Jharkhand State Boxing Team.

A L Lakra qualifying for the Beijing Olympics scheduled to be held in 2008 is an achievement to acknowledge by Tata Steel in its Centenary Year.

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