Devendro Singh
Boxing
| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| Devendro Singh | 02 Mar, 1992 | India |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Boxing | India (Boxing) |
Indian |
Born on March 2, 1992 in Imphal West district of Manipur, India, Devendro Singh Laishram is an Indian boxer who competes in the light-flyweight division. His sister Laishram Sushila Devi is a former national-level boxer who helps him with his training. He represented our nation at the 2012 London Olympics but lost in the quarter-final in a tough bout with Paddy Barnes (Ireland).
Here are some of his career achievements:
- Honoured with the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for distinguished service at the Eastern Army headquarters along with seven others in 2014; he was the youngest and the only JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) among all of them to receive it.
- Won a silver medal at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games in the light flyweight category
- Earned the first place at the 2015 Doha International Tournament in the 49 kg weight category
- Won a silver medal in the 49 kg event at the Republic of Kazakhstan President’s Cup in 2012
- Winner of the Indian Inter-Zonal Championships in 49 kg category in 2011
- Won the first spot in the 49 kg event at the 2010 Indian Youth National Championships
- Winner of the Indian Youth National Championships and Indian Federation Cup Championships in 48 kg category in 2009
Updated On :25 Nov, 2021
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