Don Bosco student Shidhat Gupta wins district boxing championship

Shidhat Gupta, a Class VI student of Don Bosco School in Mumbai, won the District-Level School Boxing Championship in the 30 kg weight category. The competition took place from September 22 to 24, 2026, at the District Sports Complex in Dharavi.

In the final bout, Shidhat faced Mohammad Hussain of Umar Rajjab School. After displaying strong attacking and defensive techniques through two rounds, Shidhat increased his pace in the third round and delivered a knockout punch that forced Hussain to retire from the match.

Shidhat trains at the Shito Ryu Sports Karate and Kick Boxing Association at Our Lady of Good Counsel School, Sion, under coaches Umesh Murkar and Vighnesh Murkar. His victory has been praised by teachers, school sports officials, and his coaches.