Indian ladies boxers recreate historical past, deliver dwelling 4 golds at World Boxing Championship: Details

On March 26, Indian ladies boxers recreated historical past and introduced dwelling 4 gold medals on the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship. India stood on the highest within the gold medal tally on the championship that was held at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi. Nitu Ghanghas (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75) and Saweety Boora (81kg) received gold for the nation. 324 boxers, together with a number of Olympic medallists from 65 international locations, participated in 12 weight classes.

Nikhat defeated Nguyem Thi Tam of Vietnam and received gold for a second consecutive 12 months. Lovlina, who received bronze at Tokyo Olympics, received her maiden Worlds gold in opposition to Caitlin Parker of Australia. 2022 Commonwealth Games medallist Nitu Ghanghas and three-time Asian medallist Saweety Boora received their golds in opposition to Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia and China’s Wang Lina, respectively, on March 25. All pugilists had been rewarded with $100,000 (INR 82.7 lakhs) in prize cash for changing into World Champions of their respective classes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all winners on Twitter.

Congratulating Nitu, he mentioned, “Congratulations to NituGhanghas on winning the prestigious Gold Medal in the Women’s Boxing World Championships. India is elated by her remarkable feat.”

Congratulations to@NituGhanghas333 on successful the celebrated Gold Medal within the Women’s Boxing World Championships. India is elated by her exceptional feat. pic.twitter.com/sBFIR5f6eo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 25, 2023

In a tweet to Saweety, he mentioned, “Exceptional performance by Saweety Boora! Proud of her for winning the Gold Medal in the Women’s Boxing World Championships. Her success will inspire many upcoming athletes.”

Exceptional efficiency by @saweetyboora! Proud of her for successful the Gold Medal in Women’s Boxing World Championships. Her success will encourage many upcoming athletes. pic.twitter.com/6gMwyXjYpX

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 25, 2023

Congratulating Nikhat, he mentioned, “Congratulations to Nikhat Zareen for her spectacular victory at the World Boxing Championships and winning a Gold. She is an outstanding champion whose success has made India proud on many occasions.”

Congratulations to @nikhat_zareen for her spectacular victory on the World Boxing Championships and successful a Gold. She is an impressive champion whose success has made India proud on many events. pic.twitter.com/PS8Sn6HbOD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2023

In a tweet to Lovlina, he mentioned, “Congratulations Lovlina Borgohai for her stupendous feat at the Boxing World Championships. She showed great skill. India is delighted by her winning the Gold medal.”

Congratulations @LovlinaBorgohai for her stupendous feat on the Boxing World Championships. She confirmed nice talent. India is delighted by her successful the Gold medal. pic.twitter.com/KjsHEozoQJ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2023

In a press release, the President of the Boxing Federation of India, Ajay Singh, mentioned, “We are extremely proud of all pugilists that have scripted history with their gold medals. Securing four gold medals at home in front of such a passionate crowd is a fabulous achievement. The performances of these pugilists will undoubtedly inspire young girls from the country to win medals and elevate Indian boxing to greater heights. Everyone at BFI would like to congratulate Nikhat, Nitu, Lovlina and Saweety on their remarkable accomplishments, and we are looking forward to seeing more of the same from them in the upcoming Asian Games.”

This was India’s second time in historical past to win 4 gold medals on the Women’s World Boxing Championships. In 2006, Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny Lalremliani and Lekha Ok.C received gold for the nation.