Mitika Gunele, 17, will appear for her HSC examinations next month, but she has already topped her class for Maharashtra at the Khelo India Youth Games here yesterday. Kandivli-based Mitika clinched gold in the 66kg category by beating Haryana's Muskan.

"Boxing comes before academics for me. I am fully supported by my parents. They make more efforts than me and this medal is dedicated to them," the Nirmala Memorial Foundation College (NMFC) commerce student told mid-day yesterday.