How many medals are clinched by India in Makran Cup boxing tournament in Iran?
Options
A. 4
B. 12
C. 5
D. 8
Correct Answer
8
Explanation
At the Makran Cup boxing tournament which was held in Chabahar, Iran, Indian boxers collected a rich haul of 8 medals, including one gold, five silver and two bronze to finish their campaign on a high. Haryana's Deepak Singh won the only gold for India, beating JaafarNaseri in the (46-49kg) light fly category. Other boxers who won the silver were Duryodhan Singh Negi, Satish Kumar, P Lalitha Prasad, Sanjeet, Manish Kaushik.
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