02. Sandhya Gurung (Boxing)


Sandhya Gurung is the recipient of the prestigious Dronacharya Award (2021), India's highest sporting honour in the field of Boxing. She is a National Boxing Coach. Lovlina Borgohain, her protege won the Bronze Medal in Tokyo Olympics Games.

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