New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) When seasoned boxer Mohammad Hussamuddin was selected for the 2023 World Championships, many were surprised that it was going to be his maiden appearance at the global event.

The 29-year-old, who has been boxing in international tournaments for over a decade, missed out on the marquee-event a few times in the past. But he seized his opportunity and returned with a bronze medal from Tashkent.

The shade of his medal could have changed had a knee injury not forced him to withdraw a little over an hour before his semifinal bout.

In the past 10 months, Hussamuddin has won a hat-trick of bronze medals in international events — Commonwealth Games, Asian Championships and World Championships — while also clinching the 57kg national title.

The Nizamabad pugilist has pegged down his successful run to the birth of his daughter.

“My daughter was born just before the Commonwealth Games when we were training in Belfast. At that time only I knew she will bring me luck,” Hussammudin told

Source: PTI News