Golden boy: Assam shining in world boxing clash

Good news for Assam a day before the Rongali Bihu. Teen boxer Shiva Thapa on Thursday struck gold showing a brilliant performance at the Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Astana.

The 18-year-old teen sensation born and brought up in Assam who is the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for the Olympics, defeated Syria's Wessam Salamana 18-11 to clinch his second successive senior international gold medal.