19-Year-Old Nitu Ghanghas Makes India Proud

Nitu Ghanghas is a 19-year-old Indian boxer who won the gold medal in the women's world boxing finals.

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The event was held in Istanbul, Turkey, and took place from March 14 to March 24, 2023.

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Neetu Ghanghas won the gold medal in the light flyweight (48kg) category.

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In the final, she defeated Russian boxer Ekaterina Dynnik in a close contest.

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This is Neetu Ghanghas' first gold medal at a major international tournament.

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Neetu Ghanghas had previously won a bronze medal at the 2022 Asian Games.

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Neetu Ghanghas started boxing at the age of 10 and hails from Rohtak, Haryana in India.

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Neetu Ghanghas is trained by her father, Rajesh Kumar, who is also a boxing coach.

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Neetu Ghanghas' victory is a significant achievement for Indian boxing, as women's boxing has been growing in popularity in India in recent years.

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Neetu Ghanghas' win at the world boxing finals is expected to inspire a new generation of female boxers in India.

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