Amina Zidani Faces Defeat in Women's 57kg Boxing Prelims at Paris 2024

In the Women's 57kg - Prelims - Round of 16 at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Amina Zidani of France faced off against Nesthy Petecio from the Philippines. The match, held on August 2, 2024, at the North Paris Arena, saw Zidani entering the ring as the third seed but unfortunately ended in her defeat.

Despite displaying commendable skill and determination, Zidani lost the bout, with judges scoring the match 27-29, 28-28, 28-28, 28-29, and 29-30 in favor of Petecio. Petecio's performance was marked by her aggressive stance and strategic prowess, enabling her to secure victory with a total of 4 points against Zidani's 1 point.

The match lasted a total of three rounds where Petecio consistently outperformed Zidani, showcasing her boxing skills and resilience. Each round was tightly contested, but Petecio was able to edge out Zidani, demonstrating why she is considered one of the top competitors in her weight class.

Judges for the match included Mouhsine Souilmi (Referee), Alisher Palvanov (Judge 1), Antonin Gaspar (Judge 2), Sergei Krutasov (Judge 3), Jungsook Cho (Judge 4), and Manuel Vilarino (Judge 5). The match concluded with Petecio advancing to the next round, while Zidani's Olympic journey came to an early end.

This match not only highlights the competitive spirit of the athletes but also emphasizes the high stakes of Olympic boxing, where every point counts. As the tournament progresses, boxing fans will be keenly watching Petecio as she continues her quest for Olympic glory.