Busenaz Sürmeneli

Sürmeneli of Turkey bags gold in women's welterweight at Tokyo Olympics

World champion Turkish boxer Busenaz Sürmeneli made history at the Tokyo Olympics on Aug. 7 by winning the gold medal in women's welterweight.

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By defeating China's Gu Hong, Sürmeneli sealed the first-ever Olympics medal in boxing for Turkey at Kokugikan Arena in the Japanese capital.

Two Turkish boxers to fight for gold medal at Tokyo Olympics

Two Turkish athletes in women's boxing are set to fight to win gold medals after reaching the finals at Tokyo Olympics.

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Busenaz Sürmeneli defeated Lovlina Borgohain of India with a unanimous 5-0 decision in the women's welterweight semifinals.

Sürmeneli will meet China's GU Hong for the gold medal on Saturday.