Earlier in the semifinal, Niharika had knocked out Turkey's Selma Karakoyun 3-2.
Niharika shows her medal.
Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s Niharika Gonella won silver medal in the 75 kgs category at The XXXI International Youth Men & Youth Women “Ahmet Cörmet” Boxing tournament held in Istanbul, Turkey.
Niharika lost to Shamonava Anastasiia of Kazakhstan in the final 0-5. It got tough for Niharika as her rival punched over her weight to score points.
Earlier in the semifinal, Niharika had knocked out Turkey’s Selma Karakoyun 3-2. In the quarterfinal, the Hyderabadi boxer threw strong punches at Russia’s Laura Mamedkulieva to win the bout 5-0. It was absolute dominance by Niharika as she kept her rival under pressure.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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