Indian Girls Script History, Win Five Gold & Two Bronze Medals at Youth World Boxing Championship

Mangalore Today News Network

Indore, Nov 28, 2017 : In the lightweight (45-48kg) category, Nitu outclassed Zhazira Urakbayeva from Kazakhstan 5-0. From the first round itself, the Haryana girl was at her best, landing a flurry of punches to unsettle her opponent. "It was not very difficult for me. Compared to the semifinal, it was an easy affair. Now, I’m focused at the youth Olympics," an elated Nitu told reporters after the bout on Sunday in a packed stadium.

 

Flyweight (51kgs) Jyoti, had an easy outing, too, winning 5-0 against Ekaterina Molchanova of Russia. Jyoti started carefully and waited for the opportunity to hit. "I didn’t realize that it would be an easy bout for me. It turned out to be easier than the semifinal. First two rounds went smoothly. Third round was a little difficult but I continued to punch," Jyoti said.

She had defeated Molchanova in their previous encounter in Serbia, in a split decision. "To be selected for the youth Olympics is a great thing to happen for me," she renarked.


In the third bout of the evening in the 54 kg bantamweight category, Sakshi, who had an easy outing in the semifinal against Japanese opponent Sena Irie, struggled to beat Ivy-Jane Smith of England. The closely-fought encounter eventually went in Sakshi’s favour (3-2).

Then came Shashi Chopra, who clinched the fourth gold for India in 57kg featherweight. The Hisar girl, who has already proved her worth on the international circuit, defeated Hong Ngoc Do of Vietnam 4-1.

"I was a little selective. Both attack and defence was call of the day. Our coach had asked me not go for unnecessary punches and I just followed that. My opponent missed several punches that I capitalized on," Shashi said.



courtesy:India Times