Preeti Pawar

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Preeti Pawar
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born23 October 2003,[1]
Bhiwani, Haryana[1]
Sport
SportBoxing
Medal record
Representing  India
Women's amateur boxing
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Bantamweight

Preeti Pawar is an Indian boxer. She was a part of the Indian boxing team at the 2022 Asian Games.[2][3][4][5] She was born on 23 October 2003 to a Jat family in Bhiwani in Haryana state. She was inspired by her parents to take up the sports as both of her parents are former athletes. After her parents recognised her sports potential, they encouraged her to follow her sports dreams.[1][6][7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Exploring Preeti Pawar’s Life: Boxing Star’s to Asian Games Glory, workholicinsaan.com, accessed 2 September 2023.
  2. ^ "After impressing at Worlds, Preeti Pawar eyes berth in Asian Games-bound contingent". The Indian Express. 1 Apr 2023. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  3. ^ "Got a lot of encouragement for future: Boxer Preeti Pawar finds a silver lining in maiden World Championships outing". MorungExpress. 19 Aug 2023. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  4. ^ "19-year-old Boxer Preeti Pawar advances to women's 54kg quarter-finals at the Asian Games". cnbctv18.com. 24 Sep 2023. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  5. ^ The Tribune India (25 Sep 2023). "Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar in cruise control". Tribuneindia News Service. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  6. ^ "PM congratulates pugilist Preeti Pawar for winning bronze in Women's 54 kg at Asian Games". Prime Minister of India. 1 Jan 1980. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
  7. ^ Desk, India Today Sports (3 Oct 2023). "Asian Games 2023: Preeti Pawar wins bronze in women's 54kg category event after losing in semi-final". India Today. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.