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Updated March 25th, 2023 at 23:06 IST

Nitu Ghanghas reacts to her Gold Medal win, says 'I faced a lot of financial problems'

Nitu Ghanghas finished at the top of the podium in the 45-48 kg minimum weight category. She defeated Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg.

Reported by: Vishal Tiwari
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Indian boxer Nitu Ghanghas won a gold medal in the ongoing IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2023. Ghanghas finished at the top of the podium in the 45-48 kg minimum weight category. She defeated Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg in a 5-0 unanimous decision. The Commonwealth Games gold medalist spoke about her maiden world championship win after the presentation ceremony at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. 

Ghanghas said that when she started boxing, she faced a lot of financial issues but then she learnt how to deal with them and improved. The 22-year-old further stated that she will continue her preparations for the upcoming events. Ghanghas went on to add that she has been getting a lot of support from the crowd and termed it as an advantage. 

"When I started boxing I faced a lot of financial problems. I felt that I won't be able to do it, but then I improved. I'll continue my preparation & will improve. We've been getting a lot of support from the crowd since the start of the competition and it also gives us an added benefit compared to our opponents," Ghanghas said after winning the maiden gold medal of the day. "

Reactions pour in after Nitu Ghanghas' victory

Congratulatory wishes started to pour in after Ghanghas won the medal on Saturday. Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda, and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were among those who wished Ghanghas for her historic victory. Here's how social media reacted after Ghanghas won the championship.   

Meanwhile, Saweety Boora won the second gold medal for India after defeating Lina Wang of China in the Elite Women 75-81 kg light heavyweight category at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships on Saturday.  

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Published March 25th, 2023 at 23:02 IST

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