Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain (70kg), veteran Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Pooja Rani (81kg) on ​​Wednesday made the Indian group for the Women’s World Boxing Championships in May in Istanbul after a three-day trial. made a spot in This might be Lovlina’s first competitors after successful a bronze medal within the 69kg in Tokyo. 69kg is not contested in International Boxing Association (IBA) competitions. Lovlina defeated Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary. He had approached the Delhi High Court in December final 12 months opposing Lovlina’s computerized choice for the World Championships.

The World Championships was postponed as a result of Kovid-19 pandemic and can now be held from May 6 to 21. Apart from the 12 weight classes for the World Championships, the Asian Games additionally confirmed alternatives in three weight classes (57kg, 60kg and 75kg). Manisha has been chosen in 57kg, Jasmine in 60kg and skilled Sweety Bura in 75kg. Zareen’s choice was sure after she grew to become the primary Indian lady boxer to win two gold medals on the prestigious Strandja Memorial match earlier this month. Neetu (48kg), who gained a gold medal in the identical match, has additionally made it to the World Championship group. Indian squad for Women’s World Championship: Neetu (48kg), Anamika (50kg), Nikhat Zareen (52kg), Shiksha (54kg), Manisha (57kg), Jasmine (60kg), Parveen (63.5kg) , Ankushita Boro (66kg), Lovlina Borgohain (70kg), Sweety Boora (75kg), Pooja Rani (81kg), and Nandini (above 81kg).