Two-time youth champion Nitu Ghanghas got the better of Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde and ensured the first medal in Boxing for India.
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Two-time youth champion Nitu Ghanghas got the better of Northern Ireland’s Nicole Clyde and ensured the first boxing medal for India. It was a one-sided affair as the opposition boxer retired after the second round. Nitu became the winner on the basis of ABD (abandon). The Indian will face Canada’s Priyanka Dhillon in the semi-finals of the Women’s minimum weight category. Nitu’s performance in the previous encounter has made her one of the favorites to clinch gold in her category.
The 21-year pugilist hails from the Dhanana village of Bhiwani District, Haryana. Nitu’s father had a major role in her taking up boxing professionally. She, alongside her father, traveled 70 km to practice at the Bhiwani Boxing club. Her father Jai Bhagwan took a three-year leave from work to devote his time towards Nitu’s career. Her father’s devotion paid off as she is now one of the most promising boxers in India.
The live coverage of the Commonwealth Games 2022 will be available on different networks across the world. In the Indian subcontinent, it will be telecast LIVE from Birmingham on Sony TEN 1, Sony TEN 2, Sony TEN 3, Sony SIX, and Sony TEN 4. The live streaming will be available on the Sony LIV app or website. Elsewhere, BBC will telecast LIVE in the United Kingdom, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Canada, Seven Network in Australia, Sky NZ in New Zealand, Mediacorp in Singapore, S4C in Wales, and ESPN in the USA.
The semi-final match between Nitu Ghanghas and Priyanka Dhillon is expected to begin at 3:00 pm on August 6, 2022.
Nikhat Zareen, Mohammed Hussamuddin, Amit Panghal, Jaismine Lamboria, and Sagar Ahlawat have assured medals in Boxing by entering the semi-finals. Nikhat produced a dominating 5-0 victory against Helen Jones of Wales. Hussamuddin beat Namibia’s Tryagain Ndevelo 4-1 in a split decision. The 2018 silver medallist Amit put up a clinical show against Scotland’s Lennon Mulligan by 5-0. Young Jaismine won her quarter-final bout with a 4-1 split verdict over New Zealand’s Troy Garton. Sagar got past Keddy Evans in a unanimous decision.
