IBA World Boxing Championships-Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen was amongst three Indians who booked their berths in the semifinals of the women’s world boxing championships in New Delhi. Lovlina Borgohain, an Olympic bronze medallist, also triumphed to guarantee a semifinal berth. India’s impressive performance throughout the competition was sustained by Nikhat (50 kg), Lovlina (75 kg), Nitu Ganghas (48 kg), and Saweety Boora (81 kg). At the very least, they will now earn bronze. Bronze medals are guaranteed for all semifinalists.
IBA World Boxing Championships scores
- Nikhat beat Thailand’s Chuthamat Raksat 5-2
- Lovlina beat Adosinda Rady Gramane of Mozambique 5-0
- Saweety beat Belarus’ Viktoriya Kebikava 5-0
- Nitu beat Japan’s Madoka Wada
Nikhat Zareen
Nikhat will face Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia in the semi-finals.
What Nikhat said after the match- “Today’s contest was a close fight, but yet I won by split decision. I’m incredibly glad that I was able to confirm a medal for my country. Insha’Allah, I’ll also win gold, God willing. Since I won the first two rounds 3-2, I tried to keep a distance in the third round, but there was a lot of clinching, and I was feeling really worn out. This was my plan all along: win the first two rounds, then play a little in the third.”
Nitu Ghangas
Nitu will face reigning Asian champion and last year’s World Championships silver medallist Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan
What Nitu said after the match-“To win the gold, our entire team is present. I’ll give it everything I’ve got. If you become furious within the ring, it will be difficult for you to focus. It’s crucial to keep your composure. Three victories by RSC is a terrific result. The pressure will be on my following adversary.”
Lovlina Borgohain
What Lovlina Borgohain said after the match-I place a lot of importance on this medal. Other than bronze… I’d like to alter the colour of it. This will be very beneficial to me as experience for the Asian Games as well.
Although I had to regulate my weight quite a bit in my previous category, I feel more at ease in this weight category. I’m adjusting to this new category well.
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