Turkey's Cakiroglu claims silver in women's boxing

ISTANBUL

Turkey's Buse Naz Cakiroglu has claimed the silver medal in the Women's World Boxing Championship in the 51-kg category after losing to Russia's Liliya Aetbaeva.

Cakiroglu, in the semifinal, eliminated India's Chungneijang Mary Kom Hmangte, who is a six time world champion.

The championship will continue with two gold medal matches on Sunday for Turkey. Elif Guneri (81 kg) will face Russian Zenfira Magomedalieva and Busenaz Surmeneli (69 kg) will fight against Chinese Liu Yang.

*Writing by Satuk Bugra Kutlugun

Turkey's Cakiroglu claims silver in women's boxing

Turkey's Cakiroglu claims silver in women's boxing

Terror supporters continue anti-Turkey campaign through disinformation

Third parties sabotaging Turkey, US relations: Experts

LATEST NEWS

Trump post of image of himself as Christ-like figure draws widespread criticism

Turkish, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss talks between US, Iran

Armenian foreign minister meets EU foreign policy chief, discusses strategic partnership

Trump: Iran talks could resume in Pakistan within next 2 days

Italy’s Senate president defends Meloni over ‘frontal attacks’ on pope after Trump remarks

Pakistani Premier Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, Türkiye ahead of possible 2nd round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Turkish business association MUSIAD, JPMorgan Chase hold investment conference in New York

LATEST NEWS

Trump post of image of himself as Christ-like figure draws widespread criticism

Turkish, Pakistani foreign ministers discuss talks between US, Iran

Armenian foreign minister meets EU foreign policy chief, discusses strategic partnership

Trump: Iran talks could resume in Pakistan within next 2 days

Italy’s Senate president defends Meloni over ‘frontal attacks’ on pope after Trump remarks

Pakistani Premier Sharif to visit Saudi Arabia, Türkiye ahead of possible 2nd round of US-Iran talks in Islamabad

Turkish business association MUSIAD, JPMorgan Chase hold investment conference in New York

Terror supporters continue anti-Turkey campaign through disinformation

Third parties sabotaging Turkey, US relations: Experts

RELATED NEWS

Boxing: Title taken from US's Mayweather

US boxing legend released from hospital

Muhammad Ali's spokesman says boxer 'in good health'

Turkish boxing clubs offer free training to women

Single mom fights in, out of boxing ring for daughter

Rio16: Rule changes moving Olympic boxing closer to pros

Turkish boxers to be allowed to wear headscarves

Ex-England football captain to become boxer at 38

Turkish archer wins silver in world championships

Bare-knuckle boxers fight to keep South African custom