Boxing World Boxing Championship: India’s Saweety Boora beats China's Wang Lina; grabs gold in 81kg category
New Delhi/IBNS: India’s Saweety Boora won the gold medal in the 81kg category of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship by defeating Wang Lina of China 4-3 in the final at the IG Stadium.
During the bout, there were some moments of tension when Saweety's opponent pushed her, but the referee intervened in a timely manner.
The contest was closely fought, with Wang Lina attempting to take control, but Saweety defended her lead throughout all three rounds.
.@saweetyboora clinches 2⃣nd 🥇 for 🇮🇳 at the IBA Women's Boxing Championships 2023
— SAI Media (@Media_SAI) March 25, 2023
The ⭐ boxer defeats 🇨🇳's Wang Lina to grab the top spot in the 81kg category!
With this, she becomes 7⃣th 🇮🇳 boxer to don the title of 🥊 World Champion
Heartiest Congratulations Girl 🥳
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In the first two rounds, the Indian fighter won by a score of 3-2, and in the final round, she won 4-1 to secure the gold medal.
Earlier in the day, India's Nitu Ghanghas won the gold medal in the 48kg category by defeating Lutsaikhan Altansetseg of Mongolia 5-0.
