Neha Rathore (born 28 February 1989) is an Indian boxer. Rathore has been the first women to be the best boxer and an female player from her town (Udaipur, Rajasthan) playing in light flyweight (46-48 kg). She has been an active player from 2004-2009. She has represented her state (Rajasthan) many a times in national and zonal amateur competitions. Neha Rathore has encouraged many female boxers within her city and motivated many young talents to take a foot forward in an enduring sport like boxing. Early life Rathore was born in Udaipur, Rajasthan in a family of four with a younger brother. She holds a Master's degree from Subodh College, Jaipur and holds a from Mohan Lal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan. Rathore has also been the first female cadet to be the Senior Cadet Captain from Rajasthan in NCC-Navy. She has represented Rajasthan in various national level competitions in NCC making her the best cadet. She achieved 3rd position in best cadet rank and 4th position in All India Rifle Shooting in Vishakhapatnam. Boxing career Neha Rathore * 2008: Silver Medalist in All India Inter Zonal Boxing Chamionship, Surat, Gujarat. * 2009: Participated in 10th Senior Women National Boxing Championships at J.R.D. Tata Sports Complex, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.<ref name="indiaboxing.in"/> * Selected for 33rd National Game<nowiki/>s, Guwahati. Awards and recognition Rathore has been identified and recognized for all her achievements by Maharana of Mewar Charitable Foundation giving her the awards of high accolades. She has been honoured with Maharana Fateh Singh Award for her achievements in Boxing and Maharana Raj Singh Award for her achievements in NCC-Navy.
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