Boxing Youth World Championships: Gitika, Babyrojisana Chanu Win Gold Medals

Boxing Youth World Championships: Both Gitika and Babyrojisana Chanu sealed dominating victories in the finals on Thursday.

Indian boxers Gitika (48kg) and Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg) clinched gold medals in the Youth World Championships in Kielce, Poland, notching up dominating victories in the finals on Thursday. While Gitika prevailed 5-0 over Poland's Natalia Kuczewska, Babyrojisana defeated Valeriia Linkova of Russia by a similar margin after a close opening round. Gitika opened the proceedings for India and she grunted her way to domination, outpunching her hapless opponent. Also striking was Gitika's impeccable footwork and balance. Kuczewska, on the other hand, looked clueless for most part, rarely managing to connect and unable to cope with the sheer pace and aggression of her rival. Gitika gave Kuczzewska a bloody nose in the third round, refusing to take her foot off the pedal even for a second. Babyrojisana, on the other hand, fought out a more intense battle.