CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Shiva Thapa and Mohammad Hussamuddin won gold medals at the Men’s National Boxing Championships 2022 in Hisar on Friday. Record six-time Asian medal-winning Indian boxer Shiva Thapa easily defeated the 2021 world youth championships bronze medallist Ankit Narwal by unanimous decision in the 63.5kg final.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mary Kom not only established herself as a recognized national athlete but successfully became a female icon for women and young girls all over the world. She became the first women from India to feature for boxing in 2012 Olympics and had the honour of carrying the tricolour after she shined in the games.

Detailed explanation-3: -Nikhat Zareen was introduced to boxing by her father. Initially for a year, she trained under him. In 2009, she was inducted into the Sports Authority of India in Vishakhapatnam to train under Dronacharya awardee, IV Rao. Next year in 2010, she was being declared as the ‘golden best boxer’ at the Erode Nationals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mary Kom. Mary Kom is regarded as one of the most decorated athletes and boxers from India having won medals in all the continental events. She was the only female boxer from India to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics and also went on to win the bronze medal.