SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CGL - 17 Sep 2024 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q43

Who among the following Indian women boxers was elected as the Chairperson and a voting member of the International Boxing Association in 2022?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Lovlina Borgohain.

The Indian woman boxer elected as the Chairperson and a voting member of the International Boxing Association (IBA) in 2022 was Lovlina Borgohain.

  • Lovlina Borgohain, an Olympic bronze medalist, secured this position by receiving the highest number of votes during the elections held at the 2022 Women's World Championships.
  • This election made her the Chairperson of the IBA's Athletes' Committee, granting her a voting position on the Board of Directors.
  • Her election signifies a significant achievement for Indian boxing, and particularly for women's boxing on the international stage.
  • It also shows her peers recognition of her leadership.