Thailand Shines on Third Day of IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships in Nis
Thailand excelled on the third day of the IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia, with notable victories from Chuthamat Raksat and Natnicha Chongprongklang. The competition features twelve categories, emphasizing the depth of female boxing talent across various nations, including strong performances from boxers from China and Kazakhstan.
The IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia, witnessed remarkable performances from the Thai boxing contingent on the third day of competition. Nis, the third-largest city in Serbia with a rich history, serves as a vibrant backdrop for the event. Female athletes are competing in twelve official weight categories, ranging from minimumweight (48kg) to heavyweight (+81kg).
Among the standout competitors, Thailand’s ASBC Asian Champion Chuthamat Raksat faced Mexico’s Fatima Patricia Herrera. After a challenging start, Raksat increased her pace to secure victory in the light flyweight (50kg) category. Additionally, China’s Hu Meiyi impressed by advancing to the quarter-finals following her victory over Ireland’s Daina Moorehouse in the same weight category.
In other significant bouts, Kazakhstan’s Alua Balkybekova was eliminated by Morocco’s Yasmine Mouttaki in light flyweight (50kg), while Uzbekistan’s Sabina Bobokulova triumphed over Colombian newcomer Yerlin Quinonez. Thailand’s Natnicha Chongprongklang successfully repeated her winning strategy against Puerto Rico’s Angelyris Lopez in bantamweight (54kg), showcasing her focus and determination.
Kazakhstan’s Viktoriya Grafeyeva, the defending ASBC Asian Elite Champion at lightweight (60kg), demonstrated her prowess by defeating Greece’s Sofia Legaki decisively with counter-punches. Meanwhile, Thailand’s Thananya Somnuek gained invaluable experience through a heated contest against Serbia’s young star, Kristina Kuluhova, in light welterweight (63kg).
In the quarter-finals, Vietnam’s Ha Thi Linh secured her place following a tough match against Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala. Kazakhstan’s Aida Abikeyeva also faced a challenge, bowing out to China’s Zhao Shuoyu. China’s Wang Xiaomeng achieved a decisive victory over Kazakhstan’s Gulsaya Yerzhan, while Uzbekistan’s Sokhiba Ruzmetova similarly advanced at light heavyweight (81kg).
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The third competition day of the IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships highlighted Thailand’s strong performance, particularly with Chuthamat Raksat and Natnicha Chongprongklang. Notable competitors from other nations, including China and Kazakhstan, also made significant advancements. The event continues to showcase rising talent and emblematic battles in women’s boxing, with the future rounds promising more excitement.
Original Source: www.asbcnews.org
