Indian boxers Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora won gold medals at the Women's World Boxing Championships.
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| Indian Boxers Shine at Women's World Boxing Championships with Two Gold Medals |
WA Sports: In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championships, Saweety Boora from India emerged victorious in the 81kg category final against Wang Lina of China. The match was intense and saw both boxers putting up a strong fight. However, Saweety managed to secure a narrow victory with a score of 4-3. This win earned India its second gold medal in the tournament.
Prior to Saweety's win, Nitu Ghanghas had won a gold medal in the 48kg category final by defeating Lutsaikhan Altansetseg of Mongolia with a unanimous 5-0 verdict. Nitu's victory was a historic moment as she became the sixth Indian woman to win a gold medal in the Women's World Boxing Championships.
Saweety's win came as a pleasant surprise to many, and it was a moment of great pride for India. Her victory not only showcased her exceptional boxing skills but also highlighted the significant progress made by Indian women in sports. With her win, Saweety became the seventh Indian woman to win a gold medal in the tournament.
Overall, India's performance in the Women's World Boxing Championships was commendable, and it was heartening to see the country's women boxers performing at their best on an international platform.
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