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Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas assure India of boxing medals at Commonwealth Games
Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas assure India of boxing medals at Commonwealth Games
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar outclassed Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland 5-0 in the women's 54kg quarterfinal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, assuring India at least a bronze medal. The…
The Story in Brief
Indian boxer Preeti Pawar outclassed Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland 5-0 in the women's 54kg quarterfinal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday, assuring India at least a bronze medal. The 22-year-old from Bhiwani, Haryana, was dominant from the start, using sharp movement and crisp jabs to win all three rounds unanimously.
Later, Priya Ghanghas beat Scotland's Niamh Mitchell 4-1 in the women's 60kg quarterfinal to assure another medal. However, Parveen Hooda lost her women's 65kg quarterfinal to England's Sacha Hickey 2-3 in a split verdict. The Hindu reports Preeti credited her training camp in Belfast, where she sparred with Clyde, for her preparation.
The Indian Opinion
The usual chatter around Indian boxing undercounts the quiet, methodical rise of women pugilists like Preeti and Priya. Headlines focus on medals, but the real story is consistency in the ring, not flash. Preeti's win over a familiar sparring partner shows preparation beats showmanship. Watch how Priya handles the pressure of a semifinal, and whether the judges stay fair in close bouts. That will tell us if India's boxing depth is real or just a lucky draw.
Source: thehindu.com
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