Preeti Pawar Triumphs in Paris: Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals in Women’s Boxing

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Preeti Pawar Triumphs in Paris: Advances to Pre-Quarterfinals in Women’s Boxing

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured an unanimous decision win against Vietnam’s Vo Thi Kim Anh to advance to the women’s 54kg category pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The…

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar secured an unanimous decision win against Vietnam’s Vo Thi Kim Anh to advance to the women’s 54kg category pre-quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics. The Asian Games bronze medallist, making her Olympic debut, started off for India in the boxing arena with a 5-0 victory on Saturday night.

Despite falling ill before the Games, the 20-year-old from Haryana showed exceptional courage and fought brilliantly, rebounding after a slow start in the first round. Preeti will now face second seed and world championships silver-medallist Marcela Yeni Arias of Colombia in the round of 16 clash on Tuesday.

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will commence her campaign against Germany’s Maxi Karina Kloetzer in the 50 kg round of 32 on Sunday.

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