Busenaz Surmeneli Triumphs in Women's 66kg Boxing Prelims

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In a thrilling start to the Women's 66kg boxing competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Busenaz Surmeneli from Türkiye showcased her incredible skill and determination in the preliminaries, defeating Aneta Rygielska of Poland with a decisive score of 4-1. The bout took place on August 1, 2024, at the North Paris Arena, where Surmeneli, the top seed in her category, dominated the match from the outset. Surmeneli's precision and aggressiveness were evident as she consistently landed powerful punches, earning high scores from all five judges. Rygielska, despite her valiant efforts, struggled to keep pace with Surmeneli's relentless attack. The judges' scores reflected Surmeneli's superiority, with scores of 30-29, 29-28, 29-28, and two 28-29s in favor of Surmeneli. This victory not only propels Surmeneli into the next round but also marks an important moment for Türkiye in the boxing discipline. The atmosphere in the North Paris Arena was electric, with fans cheering for both athletes, but it was Surmeneli's name that echoed through the venue as she celebrated her well-earned victory. The competition continues to heat up as Surmeneli aims for Olympic gold, making her country proud and thrilling fans around the world.
  • Boxing
  • Women's 66kg - Prelims - Round of 16
  • Busenaz Surmeneli
  • Aneta Rygielska
  • Türkiye
  • Poland
  • Paris 2024
  • boxing

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