With a 5-0 victory against Palestine\u2019s Noura Salman in the Women\u2019s 57kg bout, Akram has guaranteed herself a podium finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/a>British-Pakistani boxer Laura Akram has secured Pakistan\u2019s first world-level medal in elite women\u2019s boxing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Akram delivered a commanding performance in her quarterfinal match at the prestigious World Boxing Challenge, part of the Grand Prix \u00dast\u00ed nad Labem, to secure a place in the semifinals, PTV<\/em> reported.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With a 5-0 points victory against Palestine\u2019s Noura Salman in the Women\u2019s 57kg bout, Akram has guaranteed herself a podium finish and at least a bronze medal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The landmark victory made Akram the first female elite boxer to represent Pakistan and win a medal at the World Boxing Challenge, a remarkable milestone for women\u2019s combat sports in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a>In the semi-finals, Akram will go up against Michidmaa Erdenedalai from Mongolia. The winner of the bout will progress to the final round, where the recipients of the gold and silver medals will be determined.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Akram, a dual British and Pakistani citizen who chose to represent Pakistan, is the current national champion, winning the last national championship held in Karachi, according<\/a> to the Pakistan Boxing Federation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n View this post on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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