Jewti Boro: A young girl from Udalguri district, belonging to the Boro community wins the silver medal in the Pencak Silat tanding female class 75-80KG category at the Goa 2023 National Games. Lets check the details about her in this article.
About Jewti Boro
Jewti Boro is a female athlete hailing from Village No.1 located in Singribari under Bhergaon SubDivision in the Udalguri District, Assam.
Athlete Jewti won the silver medal on Oct 29 2023 with a total of 17 points in the Pencak Silat (Martial Arts) event within the Tanding Female Class 75-80kg category during the 37th National Games. This specific sporting competition took place over two days, from October 28 to 29, 2023.
The 2023 National Games, which took place from October 25 to November 9 2023 in Goa, marked the 37th edition of this annual event.
Jewti Boro’s Journey | National Games 2023
Jewti, a Pencak Silat participant at the National Games 2023, showcased her skills in the quarter-finals on October 28 by defeating Diksha Shinde from Maharashtra which advanced her to the semi-finals. Following that, in the semi-final round, she competed against Raksha Maurya from Delhi, securing another victory and earning her spot in the finals.
In the final match against Ritu from Chandigarh, Jewti faced a tough challenge. However, Ritu emerged as the winner with 32 points, earning the gold medal in an intense match held at the Campal Open Ground within the Campal Sports Village, Panjim.
Jewti Boro Quick Info
| Full Name | Jewti Boro |
| Profession | Female Athlete |
| Sport | Pencak Silat (Indonesian Martial Arts) |
| Birth Place | Village No.1 Singribar, Bhergaon SubDivision, Udalguri District, |
| State | Assam |
What is Pencak Silat?
Pencak Silat is an Indonesian martial art that combines different fighting styles. It includes striking, grappling, throwing, and using weapons. Practitioners use their whole body for offense and defense. Originally, it was created in Indonesia for self-defense and mental well-being, but it’s now a competitive sport that has become popular in several South Asian countries.
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1. In which sport dis Jewti Brahma compete at the National Games 2023 Goa?
Jewti Brahma won silver medal in the Pencak Silat Tanding Female Class 75-80KG category.