I hope to continue Mary Kom’s rich legacy, says Nikhat
2 years, 6 months ago

I hope to continue Mary Kom’s rich legacy, says Nikhat

The Hindu  

“It will be impossible to break six-time World champion Mary Kom’s record. But, I am determined to change the colour of the medal she won in the Olympics,” said newly-crowned World women’s boxing champion Nikhat Zareen. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu before leaving for the National camp on Sunday, ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games, the 25-year-old Nikhat felt it was impossible to break Mary Kom’s record. “I am glad I could win a World championship gold in Mary Kom’s category and I hope continue her rich legacy in women’s boxing,” Nikhat added. Now, My immediate target is the Commonwealth Games gold," said Nikhat, who cut a cake on Sunday to celebrate Father’s Day as a gesture to remind the immense contribution of her dad Mohammed Jameel Ahmed.

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Keely Hodgkinson hungry for more success after Olympic gold
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Keely Hodgkinson hungry for more success after Olympic gold

The Independent  

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‘Olympic defeat hardest; cuts deep and is almost unbearable’: India boxer Nikhat Zareen after disappointment in Paris
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Olympic defeat hardest; cuts deep and is almost unbearable’: India boxer Nikhat Zareen after disappointment in Paris

Hindustan Times  

Nikhat Zareen described her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the Paris Games as the most excruciating loss of her career and the Indian boxing star vowed to return with renewed passion to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal. India's Nikhat Zareen Nikhat, who was a strong medal contender before the Games, bowed out of the 50kg women's boxing competition following …

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: World champion Lovlina Borgohain got her Paris Olympics campaign off to a smooth start with a convincing win over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad in women’s 75kg at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} A win will ensure Lovlina a second successive Olympic medal, following a pathbreaking bronze in Tokyo three years ago. Nikhat resumes medal …

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina a win away from medal; Nikhat faces Wu Yu test

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: World champion Lovlina Borgohain got her Paris Olympics campaign off to a smooth start with a convincing win over Norway’s Sunniva Hofstad in women’s 75kg at the North Paris Arena on Thursday. Nikhat resumes medal quest Another Indian world champion Nikhat Zareen faces an uphill battle as she goes up against Chinese top-seed Wu Yu on Thursday. Nikhat, …

Olympics 2024, Boxing: Two-time World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen secures hard-fought win in Paris Olympics, advancing to next round.
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Olympics 2024, Boxing: Two-time World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen secures hard-fought win in Paris Olympics, advancing to next round.

The Hindu  

Two-time World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen survived a scare to begin her campaign with a hard-fought win in the Paris Olympics here on Monday. The 28-year-old Indian got past Germany’s Maxi Kloetzer 5-0 in a keenly-fought women’s 50kg first round contest at the North Paris Arena. Paris Olympics Day 2 updates Earlier, Preeti Pawar had also made a winning start, …

Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey
5 months ago

Mary Kom: Never give up on your dreams no matter how difficult the journey

Deccan Chronicle  

However, her rise to success was not without roadblocks. When you talk to Olympic medal winner and six-time world champion, Mary Kom, it is easy to be struck by the sporting icon’s undying passion for boxing. Appearing visibly disappointed over not being able to take part in the Paris Olympics, Mary Kom says, “If you have a hunger inside, you …

Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Boxer Nikhat Zareen fighting for first Indian Olympics gold at Paris 2024

Al Jazeera  

Patiala, India – Fuelled by a strong desire to challenge stereotypes and societal norms, India’s Nikhat Zareen took up boxing as a 13-year-old. And 11 years later, in 2022, she clinched gold in the 52kg category at the senior World Championships – a feat that positioned her alongside the legendary boxer Mary Kom, who won India’s first-ever Olympic medal in …

Being injury-free and good mental space: Nikhat Zareen’s mantra to win medal in Paris Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

Being injury-free and good mental space: Nikhat Zareen’s mantra to win medal in Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen, the 50kg World champion, wants to remain injury-free and in a good mental space to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal in Paris. Nikhat said qualifying for the Olympics at the Asian Games in October last gave her enough time to prepare well as she could follow the coaches’ plan of training and exposure at home …

'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions
11 months ago

'It's over...': Mary Kom announces retirement from all competitions

India TV News  

India's star boxer Mary Kom announced her decision to retire from professional boxing on Wednesday, January 24. The Manipur-born boxer turned 41 in November 2023 and athletes aged 40 or above are not allowed to compete in professional boxing tournaments, according to International Boxing Association rules. Kom revealed that she could not compete in professional boxing due to her age …

Gymnastics' all-around queen Simone Biles claims 21st world title
1 year, 2 months ago

Gymnastics' all-around queen Simone Biles claims 21st world title

Firstpost  

Simone Biles produced a dominant display to score 58.399 points and secure the title ahead of defending champion Rebeca Andrade, with Shilese Jones taking bronze US superstar Simone Biles continued her spectacular return from a two-year break by claiming her 21st world title with all-around gold at the world gymnastics championships on Friday. “But I was emotional, because 10 years …

Boxer Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympic quota; assures of medal at Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Boxer Nikhat Zareen secures Paris Olympic quota; assures of medal at Asian Games

The Hindu  

“Finally!” Nikhat Zareen exclaimed as she unfurled the ‘ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics!’ placard handed to go with an imagery to mark her achievement. Finally, Nikhat’s ultimate dream of winning an Olympic gold medal now has a pathway. The 27-year-old became the first Indian boxer to confirm a Paris 2024 Olympic quota by punching her way past Jordan’s Hanan Nassar …

'When they hung the gold medal on me, all I could think was how far I have come'
1 year, 8 months ago

'When they hung the gold medal on me, all I could think was how far I have come'

Hindustan Times  

They call her the "boxer girl" here, and post her World Championships gold two weeks back, simply "Nitu champion." Nitu Ghanghas poses for a photo with a Gold medal after she won her 45-48kg category final match at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships, in New Delhi "It was Holi and Diwali at once; nothing like we had ever …

‘Olympic gold is my ultimate dream’ — Nikhat Zareen
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Olympic gold is my ultimate dream’ — Nikhat Zareen

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen raised her profile manifold by claiming her second consecutive gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. For winning that gold medal, ‘mujhe khana khona pada hai’. The Olympic gold medal is my ultimate dream, but I don’t want to jump straight to the Olympics and not prepare for the upcoming competitions. Now that I …

Ringing in a revolution: The story of World gold medallist Nikhat Zareen
1 year, 8 months ago

Ringing in a revolution: The story of World gold medallist Nikhat Zareen

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen is in a happy place right now — at her home in Hyderabad with family. Even though she was a Youth World champion, standing in her way was India’s first Olympic bronze medallist in women’s boxing — Mary Kom. Sometimes, there were concerns if the meat served was halal, but Nikhat would say ‘God is in my heart,’” …

World Champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lead India’s boxing charge
1 year, 8 months ago

World Champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lead India’s boxing charge

Live Mint  

Before the start of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship, Nikhat Zareen penned the words ‘champion’ and ‘gold medal’ on the pages of a coloured notepad. Having won the 2022 World Championship in the 52kg category, Zareen had decided to drop down to the 50kg weight class since it will be featured at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Along …

Women's World Boxing Championship: Lovlina Borgohain 'ecstatic' after breaking bronze medal jinx with gold
1 year, 8 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship: Lovlina Borgohain 'ecstatic' after breaking bronze medal jinx with gold

Firstpost  

Lovlina, 25, had won three bronze medals at marquee events, including two at the World Championships and one at the Tokyo Olympics. New Delhi: As the referee raised Lovlina Borgohain ’s hand, the Olympic medallist Assam boxer let out a scream, pent-up emotions finally getting the better of her. pic.twitter.com/VTX3Efa211 — Lovlina Borgohain March 27, 2023 After her semifinal win …

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 8 months ago

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen scripted history by winning a gold medal in the Women’s World Boxing Championship on Sunday. She clinched her first gold medal at the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Championship in Istanbul in the 52 kg category. Thankful for your prayers and support 🙏 India, this one is for you 🇮🇳#WWCHDelhi #WorldChampionships pic.twitter.com/9sDlmrkvuv — Nikhat Zareen March 27, 2023 A …

Nikhat and Lovlina add more golden sheen to India’s campaign
1 year, 8 months ago

Nikhat and Lovlina add more golden sheen to India’s campaign

The Hindu  

Star boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain fought with every ounce of their being as the host matched its 2006 count of four gold medals and concluded its campaign in the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Nikhat, who claimed her maiden World title in 52kg last year, secured her second successive gold medal in an Olympic weight, 50kg, …

Golden Punch: Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time
1 year, 8 months ago

Golden Punch: Nikhat Zareen boxing her way to glory one title at a time

The Hindu  

MC Mary Kom had once angrily asked, "Who Nikhat Zareen?" Having responded to the query once in 2022, the trailblazer Nikhat answered one more time on Sunday by winning a second world championship title, that too in front of a roaring home crowd, to become only the second Indian to do so. "I am delighted to become a world champion …

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 8 months ago

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list

India Today  

Nikhat Zareen won her second Women's World Boxing Championships Gold medal on Sunday, March 26. Nikhat was unfazed by Thi Tham Nguyen, a two-time Asian gold medalist, who made history in New Delhi by becoming the first female boxer from her country to reach the world meet final. Nikhat fended off a strong comeback from Thi Tham in the second …

Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion in 50kg category
1 year, 8 months ago

Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion in 50kg category

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen defeated Vietnam’s Nguyen Thị Tam to become the world champion in the 50kg category at the World Women’s Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. Nikhat, who claimed her maiden World title in 52kg last year, secured her second successive gold medal in an Olympic weight, 50kg, in front of a vociferous home crowd. The taste of gold …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat hunts second gold as India boxers eye 2006 record
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat hunts second gold as India boxers eye 2006 record

The Hindu  

Four accomplished Indians - Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas, 52kg World champion Nikhat Zareen, 69kg Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian champion Saweety Boora - will seek a record last clinched 2006, in the finals of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Following a hat-trick of Referee Stops Contest wins, Nitu soaked pressure and avenged her defeat …

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora Aim for Golden Glory

News 18  

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora will be buoyed by the home support as they fight hard to change the colour of their medals at the Women’s World Boxing Championships this weekend. The 26-year-old arguably had the hardest path to the final among all Indian pugilists, having to fight strong opponents across five bouts in the highly-contested …

Lovlina Borgohain overcomes year-long struggle in new weight category, breaks jinx at Women’s World Boxing Championships
1 year, 9 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain overcomes year-long struggle in new weight category, breaks jinx at Women’s World Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain’s relief was apparent when she came into the press conference room following her victory in the semifinals of the IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships on Thursday. Knowing Quan had a distinct advantage in reach and would dominate any long-range contest, Lovlina threw caution to the wind and jumped well inside her Chinese opponent’s giant wingspan. Quan never got …

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina among four Indians to reach finals

The Hindu  

It was a treat for the Indian fans as all four home boxers, including World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, recorded creditable wins to book their berths in the finals of the World Boxing Championships at the K.D. Besides the two stars, Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas and Asian champion Saweety Boora fought hard to script their …

Women's World Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be at the forefront as India eyes a show befitting their growing stature in women's boxing when the World Championship, whose build-up was marred by controversies, begins in New Delhi from March 16. Lovlina, on the other hand, has bulked up from the 69kg welterweight class to the 75kg middleweight division after both their …

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances
2 years ago

Boxing 2022: Nikhat Zareen Emerges as India's Biggest Star in a Year Filled with Historic Performances

News 18  

In Nikhat Zareen, a new star emerged on the horizon while veteran MC Mary Kom, standing in the twilight of her career, was left heartbroken in what was an eventful year for Indian boxing. As India enjoyed good results in the ring, they were also awarded the hosting rights of next year’s women’s World Championships but on the global front, …

‘I Want to be Known as Nikhat Zareen and Not a Challenger of Mary Kom’ - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

‘I Want to be Known as Nikhat Zareen and Not a Challenger of Mary Kom’ - News18

News 18  

The last four months have put Indian woman boxer Nikhat Zareen at a different pedestal in world boxing. In this exclusive interview with news18.com, Zareen looks back at the World Championships and CWG gold medal performances and also looks ahead. WATCH: Nikhat Zareen Shares An Emotional Video Reliving Her CWG Victory How tough is it to be at your top …

WATCH: Nikhat Zareen Shares An Emotional Video Reliving Her CWG Victory
2 years, 4 months ago

WATCH: Nikhat Zareen Shares An Emotional Video Reliving Her CWG Victory

News 18  

World champion Nikhat Zareen recently won a gold medal in the women’s 50kg category at the Commonwealth Games 2022, becoming the third Indian to do so in Birmingham. Just after a few days, Nikhat took to her official Twitter handle and shared an emotional video reliving her glory at CWG 2022. Have a look for yourself: A promise was once …

Nikhat disappointed at missing chance to complete a rare treble
2 years, 4 months ago

Nikhat disappointed at missing chance to complete a rare treble

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen, the reigning world women’s boxing champion and gold medallist at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, says she is a disappointed at missing out on completing what “would have been a terrific hat-trick of gold” with the postponement of the Asian Games from later this year”. “With the Asiad being rescheduled to next year, I will try to qualify again …

I am ready to clash with Nikhat Zareen for a spot in 50kg boxing at Paris Olympics, says Nitu Ghanghas
2 years, 4 months ago

I am ready to clash with Nikhat Zareen for a spot in 50kg boxing at Paris Olympics, says Nitu Ghanghas

The Hindu  

After winning her first major title in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, Nitu Ghanghas, the 48kg champion boxer, does not mind taking on World champion Nikhat Zareen in case they clash for a 50kg spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics. In order to compete in 50kg, I have to increase my body weight up to 52kg and work on my strength.” …

With High Hopes, Nikhat Zareen Set to Make Her Commonwealth Games Debut in Birmingham
2 years, 4 months ago

With High Hopes, Nikhat Zareen Set to Make Her Commonwealth Games Debut in Birmingham

News 18  

Recently-crowned world champion Nikhat Zareen will launch her maiden campaign in the Commonwealth Games boxing event when she takes on Helena Ismael Bagao of Mozambique in the women’s 48-50kg light flyweight category on Sunday. CWG 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | IN-DEPTH | INDIA FOCUS | OFF THE FIELD | IN PHOTOS | MEDAL TALLY With this win, she became only …

Nikhat Zareen targets glory in maiden Commonwealth Games
2 years, 5 months ago

Nikhat Zareen targets glory in maiden Commonwealth Games

Hindustan Times  

World champion Nikhat Zareen, who will compete in the new 50kg category in her first Commonwealth Games, starting in Birmingham on July 28, is confident of making a mark despite the tough competition expected. There was an Irish girl in the World Championships who lost to the girl I beat in the semi-finals, so I am confident I'll be able …

Nikhat Zareen focused on winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal.
2 years, 5 months ago

Nikhat Zareen focused on winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal.

The Hindu  

World champion Nikhat ‘Monk’ Zareen is calmly focused on achieving her target of winning the Commonwealth Games gold medal. The Commonwealth Games will be the first step to do well in that category.” Nikhat said England’s Savannah Stubley and Ireland’s Carly McNaul would be among the tough opponents in 50kg. I am working on boxing from a long distance and …

A rude shock for the iron-willed Mary Kom
2 years, 6 months ago

A rude shock for the iron-willed Mary Kom

The Hindu  

“It’s just bad luck.” As Mary Kom limped out of the boxing hall at the New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi stadium, her left knee packed in ice and tightly bandaged, a relative of another young boxer offered her a few words of support. Just a short while earlier, only a minute into her bout in the trials to select the Indian …

Salman Khan’s tweet made Nikhat Zareen awestruck, says can’t wait to meet him!
2 years, 6 months ago

Salman Khan’s tweet made Nikhat Zareen awestruck, says can’t wait to meet him!

Hindustan Times  

World’s new boxing campion, Nikhat Zareen is raring to go game after game. After her recent golden win at the 2022 IBS Women’s World Boxing Championships, which made her the fifth Indian woman to win a gold medal in a world championship, she feels there’s no stopping. With optimum confidence level, she says laughingly: “I need to ask my mom, …

World champion Nikhat Zareen — Breaking barriers and braving the odds
2 years, 6 months ago

World champion Nikhat Zareen — Breaking barriers and braving the odds

The Hindu  

The jubilation across the country over Nikhat Zareen’s maiden World boxing title in Istanbul, Turkey, matched that of Mary Kom’s record sixth crown at home in 2018. READ | It was dramatic justice for Nikhat, who always relied on her boxing skills and believed in her right to compete by breaking the barriers — including the conservative social hurdle of …

How Nikhat Zareen punched her way to becoming a champion
2 years, 7 months ago

How Nikhat Zareen punched her way to becoming a champion

Live Mint  

Nikhat Zareen was done waiting in the wings, waiting in the shadow cast by a legend. On Sunday, 22 May, Zareen, 25, took on Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong in the flyweight final of the IBA Women’s Boxing World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey. Nikhat Zareen poses with her gold medal after winning Women's World Championship in the flyweight final. Punch like a …

Nikhat Zareen Now Eyes Olympic Glory After Achieving World Championships Target
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen Now Eyes Olympic Glory After Achieving World Championships Target

News 18  

Fresh from her exploits at the World Boxing Championship, Nikhat Zareen has now firmly set her sights on being the first among equals at the Paris Olympics with a top podium finish during the 2024 edition of the quadrennial extravaganza. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | SCHEDULE | RESULTS | ORANGE CAP | PURPLE CAP | POINTS TABLE Zareen clinched …

BFI and SAI Felicitate World Championships Medallists Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha
2 years, 7 months ago

BFI and SAI Felicitate World Championships Medallists Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha

News 18  

The Boxing Federation of India and Sports Authority of India on Tuesday felicitated all three medal winners of the 12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, which was also attended by the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. While speaking at the felicitation ceremony, the Sports Minister Anurag Singh Thakur congratulated the medal winners …

BFI and SAI felicitate 12th World Championships medallists Nikhat, Parveen and Manisha
2 years, 7 months ago

BFI and SAI felicitate 12th World Championships medallists Nikhat, Parveen and Manisha

The Hindu  

The Boxing Federation of India and Sports Authority of India on Tuesday felicitated all three medal winners, Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Kumar of the 12th IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, which was also attended by the Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur. While speaking at the felicitation ceremony, the Sports Minister …

When Life Comes Full Circle for Nikhat Zareen and Mary Kom
2 years, 7 months ago

When Life Comes Full Circle for Nikhat Zareen and Mary Kom

News 18  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen joined an elite bunch of women as she took home the gold medal at the 12th IBA World Boxing Championship. Mary Kom, the flagbearer of the Indian Olympians, wasn’t very pleased with the youngster’s claim and made her displeasure known. Zareen’s inexperience let her down in the fight against the Manipuri as the veteran Mary Kom …

Nikhat Zareen's Journey to Gold and What it Means for Indian Boxing
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen's Journey to Gold and What it Means for Indian Boxing

The Quint  

After the marvelous Thomas cup win, India has another reason to celebrate as Telangana-born boxer Nikhat Zareen bagged the gold medal in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Boxing Championship after defeating Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the fly-weight final in Istanbul. With this, the 25-year-old became only the fifth Indian woman to bag a gold at the World Boxing …

‘Greatest moment for our entire family,’ say Nikhat Zareen’s parents after boxer becomes the new world champion
2 years, 7 months ago

‘Greatest moment for our entire family,’ say Nikhat Zareen’s parents after boxer becomes the new world champion

The Hindu  

“Nikhat made the entire country proud with her gold in the Women’s World championship today. Jameel Ahmed after Nikhat Zareen became the new women’s World boxing champion on Sunday in Istanbul. “We are grateful to all the coaches, Sports Authority of India, Union Sports Ministry, Telangana State Government, who have helped Nikhat realise her dream,” he said. This is the …

Nikhat Zareen – A Champion in the Ring of Life
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen – A Champion in the Ring of Life

The Quint  

Nikhat Zareen is the World Champion in the 52kg category of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships. As familiar a dream as that might be, it took eleven long years since her emergence into the lights as the World Junior Champion in 2011. Those eleven years were a constant struggle; not that honing the skills she needed – the nimble …

Nikhat Zareen - from young troublemaker, athlete to boxing world champion
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen - from young troublemaker, athlete to boxing world champion

The Hindu  

Mohammed Jameel Ahmed won’t claim the gift of foresight, but as a line of journalists and neighbours gathers outside the family home in Hyderabad’s Shaikpet, and calls come in from the Prime Minister, politicians, and well-wishers, he can’t help but crack a 'told you so' grin at wife Parveen. Her gold in the women’s 52kg division at the Women's Boxing …

Nikhat Zareen’s historic gold enthuses Indian boxing enthusiasts
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen’s historic gold enthuses Indian boxing enthusiasts

Deccan Chronicle  

Even as India basks in the glory of its badminton team winning the prestigious Thomas Cup, another win has added to its cup of joy — Nikhat Zareen won gold at the 12th edition of the IBA World Woman Boxing Championship. When news of the historic win broke on Thursday night, Nikhat’s family and Telangana State sports officials were ecstatic. …

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women
2 years, 7 months ago

DC Edit | Nikhat strikes gold for all women

Deccan Chronicle  

Nikhat Zareen has struck another blow for Indian women in sport by winning a gold medal in the 52-kg category in boxing. She joins the sport’s iconic Mary Kom as only the second Indian woman boxer to win a world championship gold medal outside India. But then Indian women have been at it, not only in fighting for their rights …

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion

Live Mint  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won the Women's World Championships in Istanbul on May 19 with a 5-0 victory over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the flyweight final. Apart from Nikhat Zareen's gold, bronze medalists Manisha Moun and rookie Parveen Hooda will return home. A 12-member Indian delegation was dispatched to compete, and while the medal count has dropped by one, one …

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