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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
India loses hosting rights of the 2021 men’s world boxing championship to which of the following countries?
A
Serbia
B
China
C
USA
D
France
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Serbia. World Boxing Championships are going to be held in Belgrade, Serbia. It will be held from 10 April to 24 April 2021. International Boxing association alleged non-payment of host fees by India as a reason for losing the hosting rights.

Detailed explanation-2: -Padam Bahadur Mall won gold in the men’s lightweight category beating Japan’s Kanemaru Shiratori in the final. Hawa Singh is the only Indian boxer to win two Asian Games golds.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Indian boxer Akash Kumar became the 7th Indian male boxer who won a medal at the World Boxing Championships.

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