REIGNING Youth World champion Alfiya Pathan produced sensational performance to win gold medal in the Elorda Cup in Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan on Monday.

Nagpur girl Alfiya thrashed the 2016 world champion and strong contender for the title Lazzat Kungeibayeva by 5-0 margin without breaking a sweat in the women’s +81kg final. It was also the debut senior international event for the youngster.

Alfiya proved too strong for the reigning Asian champion Kungeibayeva as she completely dominated the bout which eventually ended as a one-sided affair with unanimous decision in Alfiya’s favour. The experienced Kazakh boxer looked clueless against the young Indian, who demonstrated remarkable skills.

“It’s an amazing feeling to win a gold medal, especially against the World Championships medallist,” an elated Alfiya expressed after winning the gold medal. Alfiya received a prize money of USD 700 for her gold medal-winning feat. With the addition of two gold (the other by defending Youth World champion Gitika) and as many silver medals (Kalaivani Srinivasan and Jamuna Boro) on the final day, the Indian contingent also concluded their campaign with 14 medals, including 10 bronze, in the inaugural edition of the tournament.