Indian boxer Deepak Kumar, who secured a bronze medal on the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship 2023 within the 51 Kg class final month, mirrored on his journey within the match and mentioned that though he couldn’t win the gold medal he’s nonetheless pleased to have realized one thing from the Championship, as reported by the information company ANI. “It was my second World Championship so the medal was essential for me. I couldn’t win the gold medal however I’m pleased to have realized one thing from the Championship,” he says, as quoted by ANI.
#WATCH | Boxer Deepak Kumar speaks on successful bronze medal at IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship 2023.
“It was my second World Championship so the medal was essential for me. I couldn’t win the gold medal however I’m pleased to have realized one thing from the Championship,” he says pic.twitter.com/dXt56Rgc1A
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Deepak displayed unwavering grit in opposition to the two-time Worlds bronze medallist Billal Bennama of France and went down 3-4 within the semifinals after the bout was reviewed on the championship held in Tashkent final month. “It could be very unhappy that we missed out on a gold medal after coming so shut. This disappointment is there however in a contest we additionally get to be taught so many issues. So, I’m pleased,” Kumar instructed ANI.
“That was a cheerful second for me as a result of it was a world championship medal, which is essential. Very pleased to win it however dissatisfied too as a result of I might have been on the primary place,” he added. This was the second time Deepak participated within the World Championship. Expectations have been fairly excessive after Deepak gained silver at Strandja Memorial, Bulgaria. “For me, it was a giant factor. It was the second World Championship for me. In the primary one, it was only a participation, this time there have been a number of expectations to do effectively,” as quoted by ANI.
‘Colour Of Medal Could Have Been Better’: Indian Boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin On Bronze At Boxing World Championship
Mohammad Hussamuddin, who gained a bronze medal in 57 kg class on the World Championship, expressed happiness over his achievement and mentioned that the color of the medal might have been higher. “Very pleased to win a medal in World Championship however the color of the medal might have been higher…I thank BFI and SAI for his or her assist,” says Indian boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin mentioned as quoted by ANI.
‘It Has Paid Off For My 14 Years Of Hard Work’: Nishant Dev On Winning Bronze Medal At IBA Men’s World Boxing Championship 2023
Indian boxer Nishant Dev, who gained a bronze medal in 71 kg class on the World Championship, mentioned that 14 years of hardwork has paid off as he managed to win his first International medal. He additional mentioned that he’s seeking to change the color of his medal within the upcoming Asian Games
“I’m pleased to win a medal. It has paid off for my 14 years of laborious work. This is the primary time I’ve gained a world medal. I by no means gave up every time I skilled and I’m pleased that I’ve gained a bronze medal in a significant competitors I might now need to change the color of my medal within the upcoming Asian Games and win a gold,” says Indian boxer Nishant Dev mentioned, as quoted by ANI.