World Boxing Championships: Neetu-Sweety created history by winning gold, PM Modi tweeted congratulations
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PM Modi congratulates Neetu-Saweety: Commonwealth Games Gold Medalist Neetu Gangas (48 kg) and veteran boxer sweety boora (81 kg) has created history by winning the gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championships on Saturday. Both became world champions by winning in their own style. At the same time, the excellent performance of the Indian boxers was appreciated.Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed happiness and congratulated both the players on winning gold.
PM Modi tweeted congratulations
Prime Minister Modi on Saturday from his official Twitter account congratulated Neetu Gangas and Sweety Boora on winning gold medals in the Women’s World Boxing Championships. Neetu won the gold medal in the minimum weight category by defeating Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altansetseg 5-0 in a brilliant performance. To which PM Modi tweeted and wrote, ‘Congratulations to Neetu Gangas for winning the prestigious gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championship. India is elated by his remarkable achievement.
Congratulations to@NituGhanghas333 on winning the prestigious Gold Medal in the Women’s Boxing World Championships. India is elated by her remarkable feat. pic.twitter.com/sBFIR5f6eo
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 25, 2023
At the same time, Sweety overcame the challenge of China’s Wang Lina in the light heavyweight category and won 4-3 and got India’s second gold. PM Modi tweeted, ‘Exceptional performance by Sweety Boora! Proud of her for winning gold medal in Women’s World Boxing Championship. His success will inspire many budding athletes.
Exceptional performance by @saweetyboora, Proud of her for winning the Gold Medal in Women’s Boxing World Championships. Her success will inspire many upcoming athletes. pic.twitter.com/6gMwyXjYpX
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 25, 2023
Sweety-Neetu joined the list of these veterans
Neetu, who won her first three bouts by RSC (referee stoppage), dominated the tournament. With this victory, Neetu became the sixth Indian boxer to win the world champion title, winning the gold medal at the 2022 Strandja Memorial. The two now join a list of elite boxers that includes six-time champion MC Mary Kom (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018), Sarita Devi (2006), Jenny RL (2006), Lekha KC (2006) and Nikhat Zareen (2022).
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