Thailand excelled on the third day of the IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships in Nis, Serbia. Key victories were achieved by Thai boxers in several weight categories, demonstrating their skills and resilience. Other international competitors also showcased remarkable performances, underscoring the global nature of the tournament.
Thailand achieved remarkable success during the third competition day of the IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships held in Nis, Serbia. Nis, the third-largest city in Serbia with a population of 260,000, is rich in history, dating back to the Roman Empire, featuring significant landmarks including a fortress and memorial park.
Female boxers at the championship compete across all twelve official weight categories, ranging from minimumweight (48 kg) to heavyweight (+81 kg). Thai boxer Chuthamat Raksat, although not expecting a fierce matchup against Mexico’s Fatima Patricia Herrera, elevated her performance in the second round to secure victory in their light flyweight (50 kg) bout.
China’s Hu Meiyi debuted in boxing at age 17 in 2019 and demonstrated great skill against Ireland’s Daina Moorehouse, advancing to the quarter-finals in the light flyweight (50 kg) category. Kazakhstan’s Alua Balkybekova fell to Morocco’s Yasmine Mouttaki in another tough light flyweight contest, while Uzbekistan’s ASBC Asian U22 Champion Sabina Bobokulova overcame Colombia’s newcomer Yerlin Quinonez in a significant Round of 16 fight.
Thailand’s Natnicha Chongprongklang, the 21-year-old ASBC Asian Champion, employed a consistent strategy to defeat Puerto Rico’s Angelyris Lopez at bantamweight (54 kg), maintaining focus until the final bell. Kazakhstan’s Viktoriya Grafeyeva showcased her skills as an ASBC Asian Elite Champion at lightweight (60 kg), decisively outpacing Greece’s Sofia Legaki with her counter-punching technique.
Thai light welterweight boxer Thananya Somnuek, with seven years of international experience on the national team, faced Serbia’s European Champion, Kristina Kuluhova. Showcasing her improvement in strength and skills, she defeated one of the local favorites. Similarly, Vietnam’s Ha Thi Linh, at 32 years of age, fought valiantly against Venezuela’s Omailyn Alcala to secure her quarter-final position.
Further matches displayed the prowess of other competitors, such as Kazakhstan’s Aida Abikeyeva, who succumbed to China’s Zhao Shuoyu. China’s Wang Xiaomeng stunned Kazakhstan’s Gulsaya Yerzhan, achieving victory through effective long-range punches, while Uzbekistan’s Sokhiba Ruzmetova also progressed to the final eight in the light heavyweight (81 kg) category.
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The IBA Women’s Elite World Boxing Championships in Nis showcased Thailand’s notable achievements alongside formidable performances from boxers across various nations. Notable victories from Thai athletes, coupled with competitive matches from other participants, highlight the event’s intensity and showcase the caliber of women’s boxing today. These developments emphasize the importance of such international competitions in fostering athletic growth and unity in the sport.
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