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Junior International Gold medalist boxer Shiva Thapa visits Gangtok

By himalayanreview
His boxing ring performance put in the picture more than his age, ten boxing gold and three bronze medals from 14 national and international tournaments that he had participated in can make any sports lover go crazy. But it isn’t in the case of Shiva Thapa, a 16-year-old promising boxer from Assam still in his teens. From his haul of 13 medals, three had been achieved in foreign soils representing India. 

A gold medal in 50 kg category representing India at Hyder Aliyev International Boxing Championship held in Azerbaijan, Baku (May 2008) while two bronze medals were achieved at The IV International Sports Games "Children of Asia" held in Yakutia in 50 kg category (July 2008) and AIBA World Junior Boxing Championship held in Yerevan, Armenia in 52 kg category (May 2009).

Shiva Thapa

Ranked world number two after Sergey Krasnitsky from Russia in Junior World Male Rankings in 50 kg/110 lbs Flyweight Division, Shiva Thapa is in Gangtok along with his father Padam Thapa and Private Secretary\, Nanda Kirat Dewan looking for some financial assistance in order to have an advance expertise training at London in the United Kingdom. 

Speaking from Hotel Silverline at Gangtok, Padam Thapa, father of Shiva Thapa told that they had come all the way from Assam in the hope to get some sponsors and financial build-up for his son’s training proceedings. They had emailed PK Chamling, the Chief Minister of Sikkim about their financial condition and the Chief Minister in reply to their email had given some assurance as such they were expecting to have an appointment with the Chief Minister, added Padam Thapa.

The trio of Shiva Thapa in the centre, Padam Thapa his father to his right and Nanda Kirat Deawan to his left. Nanda Kirat Dewan.

Shiva is aiming for London Olympic 2012, we are here at Gangtok to meet people and have ideas as to how can we help Shiva’s talent go un-wasted, said Nanda Kirati Dewan, Shiva’s consultant. Meanwhile Press Club of Sikkim on 23rd at Gangtok felicitated Shiva Thapa for his brilliant performances in his short career.

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  1. AnonymousJuly 10, 2010 4:33 PM

    To,
    The Honorable Chief Minister of Sikkim,
    Respected Sir,
    I Padam Thapa, father of Shiva Thapa, I am glad to inform you that Shiva won Silver medal in Youth World Championship 2010, Azerbaijan, Baku and also qualified for Youth Olympic Games. Sir I went to meet you Gangtok but unfortunately I do not got the chance to meet you. Sir I want to say you that you have told me by e-mail dateSat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:26 PM that you would provide financial support to Shiva Thapa for his abroad boxing training.

    Sir, I also want to say you that an foreign coach came to Pune and Shiva is doing training with him but the training expenditure is very high as his per day diet must be 5000 calorie, energy drinks and Boxing equipment kits etc. His monthly expense is near-about 30,000 ( Thirty thousands) and its becoming very difficult to manage this for me as my financial position is very weak. Till now I was managing by taking loan from banks and my friends and relatives.

    Sir I have a great hope and expectation from Sikkim government to help me by providing financial support to Shiva Thapa. Shiva will have well preparation for Youth Olympic Games, Singapore, August 2010 and also for Olympics Games London, 2012. I am happy to inform to you that Shiva Thapa in now World Ranking 22nd 2010.Looking for positive response from you.

    I want to help from sikkim govt promis me sponsor shiva thapa for his boxing training aboard london (uk)


    Thanking You.
    With Best Regards,Padam Thapa.
    (Father of Shiva Thapa)
    9207012872,9207011051.
    International Achievement of Shiva Thapa : -
    i) Hyder Aliyeve Cup 2008 In this tournament Shiva Thapa Won Gold in 2008 in Azerbaizan, Russia. In India history first time.

    ii) IV Children of Asia Games 2008 Shiva Thapa Won Bronze in 2008 in Yakutsk, Yakutia.

    iii) World Junior Boxing Championship 2009 In the history of Assam first time in Junior Level Tournament Shiva Thapa Won Bronze in Armenia, Yerevan in 2009.

    iv) World Youth Boxing Championship 2010 Biggest achievement in 2010 in Azerbaizan, Baku in 2010. In this tournament he won Silver Medal first time in the history of Assam in Youth Level tournament.

    v) He has further qualified to take part in Youth Olympic Games, Singapore in 14th August, 2010
    .
    vi) He is in World Ranking No. 22nd by International Boxing Federation 2010.

    vii) Shiva Thapa has won 5 (five) Gold Medal at State Level Championship.

    vii) In National Level 4 (four) Gold and 1(one) Bronze.

    vii) Shiva Thapa also won Best Boxer in National, 2007.

    viii) Shiva Thapa also won Best Technical Boxer, 2008.
    ....................................****......................................

    dateSat, Aug 15, 2009 at 1:26 PMmailed-bynic.inhide details Aug 15
    Dear Shri Padam Thapa jyuThe Hon'ble Chief Minister has been pleased to know about the boxing feat of your son at various national and international arena earning laurel for the Country. When is your son Shiv going for international coaching in UK. What must be the course fee. Please write to us. Sincerely Private Secretary to CMGangtok, Sikkim

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