Britain joins boycott of Women's World Boxing Championships
Great Britain will not participate in next month's Women’s World Boxing Championships in India over concerns about the participation of Russian athletes under their national flag.
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IABA to boycott upcoming World Boxing Championships
Ireland will not be sending teams to the men's and women's World Boxing Championships after the Irish Athletic Boxing Association (IABA) voted to boycott the upcoming events in India and Uzbekistan.
Nikhat Zareen Wins Women's World Boxing Championships Gold: Here's How The World Reacted
Nikhat Zareen on Thursday became only the fifth Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, joining Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC in the elite list. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg final in Istanbul, Turkey. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian boxer's favour. After Nikhat's win, the sports fraternity took to Twitter and hailed the boxer on winning the gold medal.
India's Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold At Women's World Boxing Championships
India's Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal in the 52kg category at the Women's World Boxing Championship with a win over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the fly-weight final in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday. Nikhat thus becomes only the fifth Indian women's boxer after Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC to win a gold at the World Championships. The 25-year-old Zareen is a former junior youth world champion. Against her Thai opponent in the final, Nikhat fought with brilliance and brought home the gold medal. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian's favour.
Nikhat Zareen Wins Women's World Boxing Championships Gold: Here's How The World Reacted
Nikhat Zareen on Thursday became only the fifth Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, joining Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC in the elite list. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg final in Istanbul, Turkey. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian boxer's favour. After Nikhat's win, the sports fraternity took to Twitter and hailed the boxer on winning the gold medal.
"Am I Trending On Twitter?..." Elated Nikhat Zareen Asks After Winning Women's World Boxing Championships Gold Medal
Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian boxer on Thursday to win a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships when she defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in Istanbul, Turkey. Living up to the expectations, Nikhat thrashed Jutamas without breaking the sweat in the 52kg final with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian's favour. Nikhat became the only fifth Indian woman to secure gold medal at the World Boxing Championships after record six-time champion Mary Kom (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018), Sarita Devi (2006), Jenny RL (2006) and Lekha KC (2006).
"A Fantastic Gold Medal Win": Prime Minister Narendra Modi Congratulates Nikhat Zareen On Winning Gold At Women's World Boxing Championships
Nikhat Zareen made history on Thursday as the 25-year-old boxer became the fifth pugilist from India to win a gold medal at the Women's World Championships. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg category in in Istanbul, Turkey. It was also India's first gold medal at the World Championships since boxing great Mary Kom won it in 2018. With Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) signing off with bronze medals after their semi-final finish, Indian contingent concluded its campaign with three medals at the world's biggest boxing event.
India's Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold At Women's World Boxing Championships
India's Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal in the 52kg category at the Women's World Championship with a win over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the fly-weight final in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday. Zareen thus becomes only the fifth Indian women's boxer after Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC to win a gold at the World Championships. The 25-year-old Zareen is a former junior youth world champion. Against her Thai opponent in the final, Zareen fought with brilliance and brought home the gold medal. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian's favour.