Victory of team India concluded the
IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi
Source: PR/IBA
March 26, 2023
(MAR 26) Six more fights of
the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships were held today at
K.D. Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi. Indian boxers were awarded
the Best Team of the tournament, being also the most successful
one with 4 gold medals.
Team China finished
second with 3 gold, 1 silver and 3 bronze medals. Russian team
is at the third place with 1 gold, 1 silver and 1 bronze medals.
On Sunday, a local
superstar Nikhat Zareen claimed her second world title in a row
defending Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam in a tough contest. Her
success was achieved in a new weight category, 50 kg.
‘It feels surreal to win this gold in front of my home crowd.
Now I will celebrate, after taking a break and prepare to the
Asian Games. My final opponent was an Asian champion, she was a
tough one for me. My strategy was to go inside and attack as
much as possible. I made it and it worked successfully, I am
really happy,’ Nikhat Zareen said.
Huang Hsiao-wen
claimed her second title in 54kg division following success in
Ulan Ude 2019. Today, she won against Yeni Arias from Colombia
in spectacular fight.
Brazilian Beatriz
Ferreria and Angie Valdez from Colombia delivered one of the
most exciting fights of the evening. In their 60kg contest,
Ferreira was stronger, and the Brazilian celebrated her victory
with a dance. It’s Ferreira’s third World Championships medal,
as she previously had gold and silver from 2019 and 2022
editions.
Later on, Ferreira was awarded the Best Boxer trophy. In a 66kg
bout, Yang Liu from China fought against Janjaem Suwannapheng
from Thailand, and the Chinese, silver medallist of 2019
edition, claimed her gold medal.
Home favorite Lovlina Borgohain had a tough fight against the
Australian Caitlin Parker. The bout review’s split decision
confirmed Borgohain’s success to the excitement of the local
public.
In the final fight,
Khadija Mardi of Morocco overcame Kazakhstan’s Lazzat
Kungeibayeva in their +81kg contest. After the bout that ended
with a 4-1 split decision to Mardi, the Moroccan confessed that
first thing she is going to see her family and three daughters
as she hasn’t had this opportunity for several weeks of
preparations.
The Best Referee &
Judge award was given to Alejandro Barrientos Matrinez from
Cuba.
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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