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Download Solution PDFWho won the bronze medal in womens boxing in Tokyo Olympics 2020?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lovina Borgohain.
Key PointsLovlina Borgohain – Tokyo Olympics 2020 Women's Boxing (Welterweight)
- Event:
- Women's Welterweight Boxing (64-69 kg)
- Medal:
- Bronze Medal
- Lovlina Borgohain secured the bronze after reaching the semi-finals. As per Olympic boxing rules, both losing semi-finalists are awarded bronze medals.
- Journey to the Medal:
- Lovlina won her quarter-final match against Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese Taipei with a convincing 4-1 victory, ensuring her a place in the semi-finals and a guaranteed medal.
- In the semi-finals, she faced the top-seeded Turkish boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli, a tough opponent, and despite her efforts, she lost the bout 0-5, securing the bronze
Additional Information
- Mirabai Chanu:
- Won the silver medal in weightlifting (49 kg category) at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.
- She is the second Indian weightlifter to win an Olympic medal after Karnam Malleswari.
- MC Mary Kom:
- A legendary boxer with six World Championships and a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
- Known as the "Magnificent Mary," she is a pioneering figure in Indian women’s boxing.
- Aditi Ashok:
- A professional golfer who finished 4th at the Tokyo Olympics 2020, narrowly missing a medal.
- She is one of the leading figures in Indian golf, having competed in both the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Last updated on May 28, 2025
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