Arjuna Awardee winner?Saweety Boora:?Formerly well-known in Indian boxing circles, Saweety Boora is currently in the news for strange reasons. She is from Haryana, and she made history by winning numerous gold medals and the coveted Arjuna Award, demonstrating her supremacy in the ring.?
She has always served as an inspiration to young athletes due to her vicious blows and unwavering resolve. Her path has taken an unforeseen detour, though, as she is now involved in widely shared accusations of abuse.?
Saweety's life has changed drastically, from fans' thunderous applause to the raging maelstrom of scandal. What took place? Amid such a storm, how did this boxing champion end up? Let's examine her story in more detail.?
Haryana-born Indian boxer Saweety Boora is well-known for her outstanding accomplishments in the sport. She was born on January 10, 1993, and has won numerous medals while competing for India in international boxing competitions. Her strong fighting style and tenacity in the ring have earned her recognition. She excels in the light-heavyweight (81 kg) class.?
Before switching to boxing on her father's advice¡ªwho preferred that she perform well in an individual sport rather than a team one¡ªSaweety was a state-level kabaddi player. Saweety, the daughter of Mahender Singh, a small-time farmer, had to overcome several challenges and opposition from family members.?
She had to cease playing kabaddi and move outside of Haryana if she wanted to continue a career, in addition to needing to train on cultivated fields. Nevertheless, Saweety Boora has overcome all obstacles to become one of the best female boxers in the nation today. Her greatest accomplishment is the silver medal she took home from the 2014 World Championships.?
Saweety has received numerous national and international honours, including gold at the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship. She received the Arjuna Award for her exceptional performance and recognition for her services to Indian boxing.?
Notwithstanding her athletic accomplishments, she recently made news due to charges of viral assault, which diverted attention away from her accomplishments and into controversy.?
Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), located in Rohtak, Haryana, is where Saweety Boora earned her degree. Although boxing was always her top priority, she balanced her academic and athletic careers.?
She followed her love of boxing while ensuring she had a solid academic background because she came from a family supporting athletics.?
After losing to Yang Xiaoli of China in the final, Boora won the silver medal in the light heavyweight (81 kg) division at the 2014 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Jeju City.?
At the 2015 Asian Women's Amateur Boxing Championships in Wulanchabu, Boora was the only Indian to advance to the finals of an event. However, she lost to the same opponent and had to settle for silver.?
Boora won the Government of Haryana's Bhim Award in 2017 for her athletic accomplishments during the 2015¨C16 campaign. She switched from light heavyweight (81 kg) to middleweight (75 kg) in 2018 because the former isn't an Olympic sport.?
She lost in the 2019 AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships pre-quarterfinal round.On March 25, 2023, she defeated Wang Lina of China 4¨C3 in the light heavyweight division, becoming the seventh Indian boxer (male or female) to win the title of world champion.
Saweety Boora won the coveted Arjuna Award in 2024 for her unwavering commitment to boxing and exceptional global exploits. One of India's greatest athletic accolades, this award is bestowed upon individuals who have excelled in their particular sports regarding skill, consistency, and contribution.
A prominent Indian kabaddi player and former captain of the Indian national kabaddi team, Saweety Boora is married to Deepak Niwas Hooda. In July, 2022, the couple exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony witnessed by close friends, family, and other athletes.?
Recently, Saweety Boora and her husband, Deepak Niwas Hooda, have experienced serious marital difficulties. Their three-year marriage has garnered much public attention due to its involvement in numerous court challenges.?
Saweety reported Deepak and his family for allegedly engaging in physical abuse and dowry harassment in a complaint he made with the Hisar police in February 2025. She claimed that even though her family had given her a Fortuner car and a ?1 crore dowry when they were married, Deepak had abused her and wanted more money.?
On the other hand, Deepak filed a complaint in Rohtak, alleging that Saweety and her family had engaged in criminal intimidation, mental abuse, and dishonesty. When a video of an encounter between the couple at the Hisar police station aired, in which Saweety appeared to assault Deepak, the situation became more heated.
The press conference footage was taken at the Hisar police station the day after player Deepak Hooda was beaten by his wife and boxer Saweety Boora.?
It was also disclosed that the former world boxing champion had tried suicide as a result of the ongoing assault. In addition, she accused the Hisar Police station's superintendent of police of conspiring with Hooda, calling it a conspiracy.??
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