China women boxers reign

AFP | Paris, France

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China's women boxers have made an Olympic breakthrough in Paris with their first golds in a sport that was once banned under Mao Zedong.

Women's boxing made its Olympic debut at London 2012 and after some near-misses, China struck gold this week with victories on successive evenings.

On Thursday, Chang Yuan clinched the 54kg crown and 24 hours later it was the turn of Wu Yu as she prevailed at 50kg.

There could yet be a third gold for China when Li Qian fights in the women's 75kg title-decider later Saturday.

Also boasting two silvers, China are the most successful women's boxing team at the Games heading into the final night of action.