CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Claressa Shields became the undisputed world middleweight champion when she outpointed Savannah Marshall, her bitter rival, in a magnificent contest on an historic night of women’s boxing in London.

Detailed explanation-2: -Considered as one of the finest boxers ever to enter a ring globally, Mary Kom is the only woman to win the World Amateur Boxing Championship title six times and a medal in each one of the first seven World Championships.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nikhat Zareen had won the 52kg division in the last edition of the nationals. For Nikhat Zareen, the victory marked the end of a successful year, which also saw her become the world and Commonwealth Games champion besides winning a gold medal at the Strandja Memorial competition.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mary Kom was the first Indian female boxer to win an Olympic medal. Q. Who is the first track and field athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for India?