Nikhat-Lavlina won gold in World Boxing Championship, a total of four gold medals in India’s bag
Tam was awarded a penalty point for clinching, making the first round in Nikhat’s favour. Tam came back strong in the second round, landing quick punches that forced Nikhat to play with her head down, earning her a penalty point. The Vietnamese boxer won the second round 3-2. In the last three minutes, both boxers attacked each other in an attempt to dominate. Nikhat’s powerful right hand left Tam down, causing Tam to face a ‘count’, and then Tam’s punches got the Indian boxer to ‘count’.
On Saturday, Neetu Gangas (48kg) and Sweety Boora (81kg) became world champions. Hosts India are looking to match their best performance in terms of gold medals. Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain will enter the ring for the finals later in the evening. In 2006, India had its best performance by winning four gold medals in its hosting, taking the country’s tally to eight medals.
