On the final day of AIBA World Boxing Championship being held at Ulan-Ude, Russia, Indian star player Manju Rani brought the silver medal for the nation in the Light Flyweight category. Her final bout was against Russia’s Ekaterina Paltceva. The 19-year-old boxer had a brilliant year by winning the National title in January and becoming the only boxer to reach the finals of Women’s World Boxing Championship this year.
Medal Ceremony!
Desh
ki Beti, #ManjuRani etched her name in the history book with a gutsy display of fine tactics and belief. Manju, you are the true Champion for us and this SILVER is no less than a GOLD. India is proud of you, girl! pic.twitter.com/E3FjESdNHS — Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) October 13, 2019
With Manju Rani’s victory, India secured a position in the top three countries at the championship with four medals.
Captured
India ends #aibaworldboxingchampionships 2019 editions with 4⃣ medals and records etched to their names. A big salute to each one of you for your memorable journey.
Keep Shining!
#PunchMeinHaidDum #boxing#MissionOlympics#Mission2020 pic.twitter.com/Q5CwofdSuZ — Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) October 13, 2019
This year’s championship also witnessed the star player, MC Mary Kom, create history by bagging her eighth medal at the World Championship in Flyweight category.
.@MangteC’s record breaking feat!
She becomes the most successful boxer in World Championship history by securing her 8th medal. The country is so proud of you.@KirenRijiju @RijijuOffice @PIB_India@ddsportschannel @BFI_official#KheloIndia #boxing pic.twitter.com/yAtqGaVjee— SAIMedia (@Media_SAI) October 10, 2019
Apart from Mary Kom and Manju Rani, Jamuna Boro brought the bronze medal in the Bantamweight category in her debut at World Championship while Lovlina Borgohian clinched bronze in Welterweight category.
Jamuna bags a Bronze!
#JamunaBoro had a memorable run on her debut at the #aibaworldboxingchampionships she won a Bronze Medal in her maiden appearance in 54kg. This is just the beginning, keep working hard and medals will follow.
Kudos Champ, once again!#boxing pic.twitter.com/G8031E2cSP
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) October 13, 2019
WC Consecutive
Medals!@LovlinaBorgohai takes her second Bronze medal at the #AIBAWomenWorldBoxingChampionship in 69kg category with a promise to come back stronger and harder for the upcoming Olympic Qualifiers. Kudos Champ! #MissionOlympics#PunchMeinHaiDum #boxing pic.twitter.com/3ajvzGVxjp — Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) October 13, 2019
Congratulations!
