What two weight categories were added to women’s boxing at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics?
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Two weight categories, namely featherweight (54-57 kg) and welterweight (64-69 kg), were added to women's boxing at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. Before the Tokyo Olympics, women's boxing had five weight categories- flyweight (48-51 kg), featherweight (54-57 kg), lightweight (57-60 kg), welterweight (64-69 kg), and middleweight (69-75 kg). The addition of the two new weight categories provided more opportunities for female boxers to compete in the Olympics.
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Tokyo Olympics in 2021 introduced two new weight categories for women's boxing. The new weight categories added were featherweight (54-57kg) and welterweight (64-69kg). These additions aimed to provide more opportunities for female boxers to compete across a wider range of weight divisions, promoting inclusivity and growth in women's boxing at the Olympic level. However, please note that the specific weight categories for Olympic boxing may be subject to change in future editions of the Games.