Cuba has achieved its first victory at the women’s world boxing championship with Melani Girado, who won due to her opponent’s absence. The event, held in Nis, Serbia, sees Cuban boxers Yoana Rodriguez and Dayira Mesa preparing for their upcoming bouts. Coaches emphasize their pride and commitment to advancing women’s boxing in Cuba.
Cuba has made a notable debut in its first women’s boxing world championship, with Melani Girado competing in the 57-kilogram category. On March 11, she triumphed over her initial opponent, Tanzania’s Halima Vunjabei, who did not appear for the contest, thus granting Girado an unchallenged victory.
The championship is currently taking place in Nis, Serbia, and Girado’s next challenge will be against the winner of the upcoming match between Nigina Uktamova from Uzbekistan and Georgia’s Kasumova. Additionally, Yoana Rodriguez in the 81-kg category and Dayira Mesa in the 75-kg category are scheduled to compete this week. Rodriguez will face Uzbekistan’s Sokhiba Ruzmetova, while Mesa will go up against Russia’s Anastasia Shamonova.
Coaches Ivan Sadiel Horta del Rey and Santiago Suarez have expressed pride in their team’s progress, noting that despite women’s boxing being a relatively new endeavor in Cuba, they are tackling this challenge with determination. They acknowledged the support from the National Commission and emphasized the collective effort as fundamental to their success in this competitive arena.
In conclusion, Cuba’s maiden appearance at the women’s world boxing championship has yielded a promising start with Melani Girado’s unopposed victory. The upcoming matches featuring Yoana Rodriguez and Dayira Mesa are highly anticipated as they represent the Cuban dedication to advancing in women’s boxing. Coaches Horta del Rey and Suarez reflect a strong commitment to fostering talent in this emerging arena despite the late start in the sport.
Original Source: www.cubanews.acn.cu
