GUWAHATI, הודו (נובמבר 26, 2017) — קואצ'לה, ילידת קליפורניה סיטללי אורטיז closed out her impressive 2017 Women’s Youth World Championships campaign with a split decision victory over Russia’s Nataliya Sychugova to take her first major international title in Guwahati, הודו.

“Today feels like one of the best days of my life,” stated Ortiz following her win. “אחרי הקרב, I doubted myself, but I am extremely happy I pulled out the win and it feels amazing being a world champion.”

Ortiz gold medal closes out a strong showing from the young American delegation. Team USA’s other medal, a bronze, was won yesterday by Isamary Aquino of Universal City, טקסס.

“I am extremely proud of my performance at my first international tournament,” said Aquino following her medal ceremony. “It was an honor to be able to represent Team USA and bring home a world championship medal.”

The remaining members of the team included: Aidyl Cardenas (Calexico, קליפורניה.),Diana Estrada (Hillsboro, אורגון), Heaven Garcia (El Monte, קליפורניה.), Roma Martinez (צנוע, טקסס), Sharahaya Moreu (אלבוקרקי, N.M.) ו Amy Salinas(Las Cruces, N.M).

This year’s Youth World Championships brought 160 of the world’s top youth female boxers from 36 different countries all vying for one of the 10 world titles up for grabs. מאמן ראשי בילי וולש (קולורדו ספרינגס, קולורדו.) and assistant coaches Koroma (קולורדו ספרינגס, קולורדו.) ו Jeff Mays (סן אנטוניו, טקסס) guided Team USA throughout these championships. The boxers and staff of USA Boxing will begin their journey back home to the United States מחר.

Team USA Results:

69 קילוגרם: סיטללי אורטיז, קואצ'לה, Calif./USA, דצמבר. over Nataliy Sychugova/RUS, 3-2

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