IT’S safe to say that the build-up to the IBA Women’s World Championships was far from ideal with uncertainty regarding the status of the marquee event. Some major stakeholders including USA and Ireland are among teams to boycott the event, adding to the confusion. The lack of Olympic quotas, as per International Olympic Committee (IOC) mandate, and some notable names might have taken the shine off the marquee event, but it’s still a critical championship for the 300-plus pugilists who’ll be part of it. With some important qualification events set to be held before the 2024 Paris Olympics, the New Delhi event, which kicks off on Thursday, is an opportunity for the participants to assess their levels.
Take the case of Estelle Mossely, one of the well-established names who’ll be featuring in the championship. The last time Mossely was part of this global event was in 2016 at Astana, where she had dominated her rivals to clinch gold. She had hit the zenith when she repeated the feat during the Rio Olympics before turning pro.
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