India’s Deepali Thapa Becomes First Schoolgirl Champion Following Win Over Liudmyla Vasylchenko in Asian Championships 2024

Mumbai, September 9: Young boxer Deepali Thapa became the first ever schoolgirl champion as India bagged seven female titles at the Asian Championships in Al Ain, UAE on Sunday. Competing in the 33kg category, Thapa defeated Kazakhstan's Anelya Ordabek in the semi-finals and went on to dominate Ukraine's Liudmyla Vasylchenko in the final, showcasing superior technique and control to claim the title. Neeraj Chopra Attends Omega European Masters Golf Tournament in Switzerland, Paris Olympics 2024 Silver Medallist Shares Pics.

India's impressive performance continued with Bhoomi, who triumphed in the 35kg weight class, defeating Kazakhstan's Assel Jalimbekova.  Nischal Sharma added to India's tally in the 37kg category with a strategic win over Ukraine's Maria Matsiura. Sharma's control in the final round secured the nation's third title. Rakhi delivered India's fourth victory in the 43kg class, outboxing Ukraine's Veronika Holub with a strong finish.

Although India's Laxmi Manjunath Lamani fought fiercely in the 40kg final, she lost to Ukraine's Oleksandra Cherevata, who used her height advantage effectively. In total, India claimed an impressive seven titles, cementing their dominance in the championships. Yuvraj Singh Lauds India’s Paralympics 2024 Contingent After Their Record-Breaking Medal Haul in Paris (See Post).

Other notable performances included Kazakhstan's Assel Jalimbekova and Ukraine's Maria Rafalska, who showcased their skill and determination across various weight classes. The event featured participants from 26 nations including Afghanistan, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh, making it a landmark moment for Asian women's boxing.

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