European media also praised! 'Paris Bronze' Im Ae-ji delivers 'gold medal punch' at Serbia international tournament

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South Korea's Bok Sing (CEO) team member Im Ae-ji (27, Hwasun County Office) secured a gold medal at the 63rd Belgrade WINNER Tournament, raising expectations for the upcoming 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Im Ae-ji, a bronze medalist at the Paris Olympics, defeated Turkey's Nilay Yaren Cam in the women's 54kg final held in Belgrade, Serbia, on the 20th (Korean time). She showcased a seasoned and technical performance to win by a 4-1 decision and claim the top spot.

This tournament is one of the longest-running boxing competitions in Europe. With the Asian Games and European Championships scheduled for the second half of this year, elite athletes from 25 countries around the world competed fiercely.

Hungarian boxing specialist outlet 024 Boxing stated, "South Korea's Paris Olympics bronze medalist Im Ae-ji and her teammate Sung Su-yeon secured two gold medals for their country in the women's finals." The outlet added, "Im Ae-ji displayed technical prowess against Nilay Yaren Cam. She treated this tournament as a preparation process for the Asian Games."

In addition to Im Ae-ji, South Korea's Sung Su-yeon (34, Wonju City Office) competed in the women's -80kg final, displaying overwhelming skill against Turkey's Gunele Mihriban. Sung Su-yeon secured an additional gold medal with a 5-0 decision victory.

As a result, the South Korean women's boxing team harvested two gold medals at this tournament, led by the performances of Im Ae-ji and Sung Su-yeon.

The South Korea Yeo Ja (CEO) team departed early on April 30 to participate in a pre-tournament camp in the host country for this event. They focused on improving their performance ahead of the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 and the Asian Games, both scheduled for June.

Korean Boxing Association Chairman Choi Chan-woong said, "I extend congratulations and encouragement with applause to the two athletes who achieved brilliant results at this tournament with 25 participating countries. I believe the tournament served as a good stimulus for all participating athletes ahead of the Asian Games."

Meanwhile, the South Korea Bok Sing (CEO) team will participate in the World Boxing Cup Stage 2, to be held in Guiyang, China, in June, and will begin full-scale preparations for the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

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