Preeti: Prepared a lot for this bout

Updated On: 19 March, 2023 08:02 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI

Preeti (54kg) scores sensational 4-3 win over Romania’s Lacramioara Perijoc via split decision in World Championships; determined to prove that she is no less than anyone

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India’s Preeti (blue) punches Lacramioara Perijoc of Romania during their 54 kg category match of the IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall in New Delhi on Saturday. Pics/PTI

Indian boxers continued to shine at home as three of them entered the pre-quarters with contrasting wins at the Women’s World Championships here on Saturday. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ganghas (48kg) began her campaign with a RSC (referee stopped contest) win over Doyeon Kang of Korea, while Preeti (54kg) eked out a 4-3 split decision victory against Romania’s Lacramioara Perijoc.

Manju, Nitu advance

Manju Bamboriya (66kg), on the other hand, defeated Cara Wharerau of New Zealand by a 5-0 unanimous verdict.

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