Six champions are crowned in New
Delhi at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Source: IBA
March 25, 2023
(MAR 25) Six finals
concluded at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, with
the medallists crowned in front of a fully packed K.D. Jadhav
Indoor Hall in New Delhi.
Commonwealth Games gold medallist,
local hopeful Nitu Ghanghas became the first World Champion in
New Delhi in 48kg weight category. In their high-speed, intense
fight with Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan from Mongolia, Nitu took a
lead in the first two rounds and confidently won the fight to
the excitement of the full tribunes.
'I trained for the last 12 years, and today I feel so proud of
me, my family and coaches, I wanted to win very much, and I did
it. I expected myself to win here,' Nitu Ghanghas said.
Wu Yu from China was the best in the 52kg division and claimed
the gold medal. In her final fight against Sirine Charaabi from
Italy, she was consistent in her attacks and overcame the
opponent by a unanimous decision.
In 57kg, the stakes were high, as
two medallists from the previous edition met, Italian Irma Testa
and Karina Ibragimova of Kazakhstan. In their rematch, Testa was
dominating and took her long-awaited gold medal.
‘I am so proud of me and my way, I worked so much, and this is a
result of my hard work. I closed myself in Assisi to train,
didn’t see my family, friends, because I had a dream. Now my
dream came true,’ Testa almost crying from being over the moon.
Yang Chengyu from China fought against Nataliya Sychugova from
Russia in 63kg division. She claimed that her preparation before
the start of the championships took only one month, and she
managed to reach the top at her first World Championships in her
career.
Anastasiia Demurchian from Russia
defeated Kaye Scott from Australia in 70kg weight category. The
Russian couldn't help to stop crying after the fight because she
was happy.
‘It was very tough to be mentally prepared for this final fight,
as I hadn’t competed internationally for a long time. I've been
preparing for this day for the past six years. Without hard
work, it wouldn’t be possible,’ Demurchian said.
In the final fight of the day,
Saweety from India challenged Wang Lina from China in 81kg. The
crowd roared as after the bout review Saweety was declared the
winner.
‘It’s an awesome feeling. I was confident, as I threw many
punches. After the referee raised my hand, I was thanking God
and my family. The support was incredible here from the
beginning. I feel positive and energetic when they cheer me up,’
Saweety said.
The second part of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
finals is scheduled to take place on 26 March.
For full results and schedule visit the Official Website.
Text Credits: IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Photo Credits: IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Video Credits: ICARUS Sports
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