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Who won gold in women's Boxing 48 kg category in Commonwealth Games 2022?
A)
Pinki Jangra
B)
Nitu Ghanghas
C)
Nikhat Zareen
D)
Lovlina Borgohain

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Nitu Ghanghas



Nitu Ghanghas, an Indian boxer in the women's 48 kg category bagged a gold in the Commonwealth Games 2022. She punched down her opponent Demie-Jade Resztan of England by a unanimous 5-0 decision.
 
* This is the first medal for India in boxing at this edition of Commonwealth Games. 
 
* Nitu's clinched the victory against her opponent after barraging her with non-stop punches. In the semi-finals also she was ruthless over Canada's Priyanka Dhillon as she scored a RSC (Referee Stops Contest) win.
 
* She played with an open guard, inviting her opponent to strike using straight jabs and combo punches in enhanced effect. 
 
* The 21 year old from Haryana's Bhiwani district is a two-time junior world champion..

Source : Mint

Published On : August 7, 2022
Category : Sports
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