New Delhi/IBNS: Indias Saweety Boora won the gold medal in the 81kg category of the IBA Womens World Boxing Championship by defeating Wang Lina of China 4-3 in the final at the IG Stadium.
During the bout, there were some moments of tension when Saweetys opponent pushed her, but the referee intervened in a timely manner.
The contest was closely fought, with Wang Lina attempting to take control, but Saweety defended her lead throughout all three rounds.
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The ? boxer defeats ??s Wang Lina to grab the top spot in the 81kg category!
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In the first two rounds, the Indian fighter won by a score of 3-2, and in the final round, she won 4-1 to secure the gold medal.
Earlier in the day, Indias Nitu Ghanghas won the gold medal in the 48kg category by defeating Lutsaikhan Altansetseg of Mongolia 5-0.
