Boxer l Sarita Devi, enduring a torrid time, having lost her semi-final bout controversially at the Asian Games, received a morale-boosting support from the Olympic Gold Quest (OGQ), which awarded the Manipuri pugilist Rs10 lakh.
“Olympic Gold Quest supporters announced an award of Rs10 lakh for boxer Sarita Devi. This award was announced by supporters of OGQ for the courage and grit that she displayed in the boxing ring at the Asian Games in Incheon,” OGQ said.
“In addition to this, OGQ also announced an increase of Rs10 lakhs in the training budget for Sarita Devi. OGQ salutes Sarita Devi for the pride that she brought to the entire nation with her recent performances in the ring,” the statement added.