Shadow Fighter: Sarita Devi and Her Extraordinary Journey

Details Author Reviews Description In spite of a career stretching for over a decade, Laishram Sarita Devi had never quite been in the limelight as much as her fellow boxer M.C. Mary Kom. Such was the story until the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, where she lost the semi-final bout, which many, including herself, believed she had won. Sarita protested against the judges decision in the most publ In spite of a career stretching for over a decade, Laishram Sarita Devi had never quite been in the limelight as much as her fellow boxer M.C. Mary Kom. Such was the story until the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, where she lost the semi-final bout, which many, including herself, believed she had won. Sarita protested against the judges decision in the most public way possible - by refusing to accept her bronze medal. She was punished for this misconduct and banned from boxing for a year. The nation, including sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar, rallied behind her and appealed on her behalf. Shadow Fighter is a chronicle of Sarita Devis journey from a small village in Manipur to becoming one of the most formidable boxers in Asia. A gripping biography as well as an impassioned look at the state of womens boxing in India, this is a must-read for those hoping to get a sense of the ground realities of any sport in India that is not cricket. In spite of a career stretching for over a decade, Laishram Sarita Devi had never quite been in the limelight as much as her fellow boxer M.C. Mary Kom. Such was the story until the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, where she lost the semi-final bout, which many, including herself, believed she had won. Sarita protested against the judges decision in the most publ In spite of a career stretching for over a decade, Laishram Sarita Devi had never quite been in the limelight as much as her fellow boxer M.C. Mary Kom. Such was the story until... Read More

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