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  • Nitu defeated Mongolia's Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan 5-0 in the final
  • 22-year-old is also reigning CWG champion

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After the  victory, 2022 CWG champion Nitu joined the leagues of Mary Kom, Laishram Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, Lekha KC and Nikhat Zareen

Updated: Sep 02, 2022 10:53
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Women's World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas scripts history with gold in 48-kg category

Indian boxer Nitu Ghanghas won her maiden gold in the Women's World Boxing Championships in the 48-kg category.

Nitu defeated Mongolia's Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan 5-0 in the final.

The 22-year-old Indian pugilist dominated the game from the start and won the final by unanimous decison.

2022 CWG champion Nitu joined the leagues of Mary Kom, Laishram Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, Lekha KC and Nikhat Zareen.

While every other player has won the honour once, Mary Kom is the only pugilist to bag the medal six times.

Also read: 'I've been insecure, I've tried to protect my performances...': Virat Kohli's pep talk for RCB women

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