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Preeti Pawar

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Preeti Pawar
Personal information
NationalityIndian
Born (2003-10-23) 23 October 2003 (age 21)
Bhiwani, Haryana
Sport
SportBoxing
Medal record
Representing  India
Women's amateur boxing
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Hangzhou Bantamweight

Preeti Pawar (born 23 October 2003) is an Indian boxer. She won a bronze medal in the bantamweight category at the 2022 Asian Games.[1][2][3][4]

Early life

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She was born on 23 October 2003 in Bhiwani, Haryana. She was inspired by her parents to take up sports as both of her parents are former athletes. After her parents recognised her sports potential, they encouraged her to follow her sports dreams.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "After impressing at Worlds, Preeti Pawar eyes berth in Asian Games-bound contingent". The Indian Express. 1 Apr 2023. Archived from the original on 28 July 2024. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  2. ^ "Got a lot of encouragement for future: Boxer Preeti Pawar finds a silver lining in maiden World Championships outing". MorungExpress. 19 Aug 2023. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ The Tribune India (25 Sep 2023). "Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar in cruise control". Tribuneindia News Service. Archived from the original on 28 September 2023. Retrieved 29 Sep 2023.
  5. ^ "PM congratulates pugilist Preeti Pawar for winning bronze in Women's 54 kg at Asian Games". Prime Minister of India. 1 Jan 1980. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023.
  6. ^ 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. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 Oct 2023. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)