Commonwealth Games: Boxer Nikhat Zareen marches into quarter-finals; Shiva Thapa bows out in last 16
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Boxer Nikhat Zareen marches into quarter-finals; Shiva Thapa bows out in last 16

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Nikhat won her round of 16 bout against Mozambique’s Helena Ismail Bagao via referee stoppage to book her place in the last eight. Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen booked her place in the quarter-finals of the 50kg women’s bout at the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham on Sunday. In the final round, Nikhat initiated some clean punches that hit the opponent’s face, eventually persuading the referee to declare the tie as a win for the Indian. However, fellow Indian boxer Shiva Thapa bowed out of the Commonwealth Games, losing his round of 16 light welterweight bout to Scotland’s 21-year-old via split decision, after promising performances in earlier rounds.

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‘Olympic defeat hardest; cuts deep and is almost unbearable’: India boxer Nikhat Zareen after disappointment in Paris
5 months, 1 week 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: Nikhat’s campaign ends with loss to China’s Wu Yu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Nikhat’s campaign ends with loss to China’s Wu Yu

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: India’s boxing medal hope Nikhat Zareen lost her round of 16 bout to China’s Wu Yu, going down to the 29-year-old by a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the North Paris Arena on Thursday. India's Nikhat Zareen during her women’s 50kg Round of 16 bout against China's Wu Yu on Thursday. A look at how the bout transpired: Round …

Nikhat Zareen's Olympic campaign ends with shocking loss to China's Yu
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nikhat Zareen's Olympic campaign ends with shocking loss to China's Yu

New Indian Express  

FRANCE: In one of the biggest upsets of the Olympic Games boxing competition, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen bowed out after a 0-5 loss to Asian Games gold medallist Wu Yu, completely outmaneuvered by the Chinese in a stunningly lopsided bout here on Thursday. Nikhat had moved down from her preferred 52kg weight division as it didn't feature in the …

Siraj, Zareen to Be Awarded Group-1 Jobs, Says Telangana CM Revanth
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Siraj, Zareen to Be Awarded Group-1 Jobs, Says Telangana CM Revanth

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy declared that international cricketer Mohammed Siraj and two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen will be awarded Group-1 jobs by the state government. Addressing the Legislative Assembly, Revanth Reddy celebrated right-arm fast bowler Siraj's contributions to Indian cricket, especially his pivotal role in India's T20 World Cup victory. She became the fifth Indian women's boxer …

Olympics 2024, Boxing: Two-time World champion boxer Nikhat Zareen secures hard-fought win in Paris Olympics, advancing to next round.
5 months, 2 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, …

India's horrid run continues, Lakshya Chahar knocked out of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier
10 months, 1 week ago

India's horrid run continues, Lakshya Chahar knocked out of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier

The Hindu  

Reigning national champion Lakshya Chahar became the fourth Indian boxer to crash out in the opening round of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio. World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria, Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria lost their respective first rounds. Five Indian boxers, including world championships bronze medallist Mohammed …

Nikhat, Amit shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament
11 months ago

Nikhat, Amit shine as six Indian boxers storm into finals at 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament

The Hindu  

Sofia, Two time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal put up a dominating show to enter the finals along with the four other Indian boxers at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Saturday. Journey so far: Amit Panghal and Sachin advance to semifinals of Strandja Memorial It was an easy day at …

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat Zareen goes down fighting with bronze after upset loss in semifinal
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat Zareen goes down fighting with bronze after upset loss in semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Nikhar Zareen, the reigning two-time world champion, will have to remain content with a bronze medal after the ace Indian pugilist went down fighting against Chuthamat Raksat of Thailand in the women's 50kg semifinal on Day 8 of the Asian Games 2023. In a closely-contested bout, Nikhat and Raksat fought tooth and nail before the judges awarded ruled 3-2 in …

Asian Games: Minefield of a draw for world champion Nikhat Zareen
1 year, 3 months ago

Asian Games: Minefield of a draw for world champion Nikhat Zareen

Hindustan Times  

World champion Nikhat Zareen will have to fight her toughest competitor Thi Tam Nguyen of Vietnam in the first round of the Asian Games on Sunday. Nikhat Zareen beat Patricia Alvarez 5-0 to seal the quarter-finals spot in the 50kg weight category of the Women's Boxing World Championships on Tuesday Blame it on the draw made by the Boxing Task …

Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen receives Thar SUV from Mahindra
1 year, 5 months ago

Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen receives Thar SUV from Mahindra

India TV News  

Star Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen received her all-new Thar SUV from Mahindra Auto on Wednesday, August 8. As part of their 'Emerging Boxing Icon' award, Mahindra rewarded their brand-new car with a $100,000 cheque after her win in the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship 2023 on March 26. Mahindra are an official partner of the Women’s World Boxing Championship and …

Elorda Cup 2023: Five Indians bow out in quarterfinals
1 year, 6 months ago

Elorda Cup 2023: Five Indians bow out in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Pugilists Zoram Muana, Pukharam Kishan Singh, Shiksha, Ashish Kumar and Hemant Yadav lost in the quarterfinals at the ongoing Elorda cup in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday. In the 54kg category, Pukharam endured a 0:5 loss against Daulet Moldashev of Kazakhstan while in the 57kg category, Ashish Kumar lost against Sukthet Sarawut of Thailand with the same scoreline. READ - Elorda …

Men’s World Boxing Championships semifinals LIVE streaming info: Indians in action, fight timings, when and where to watch?
1 year, 8 months ago

Men’s World Boxing Championships semifinals LIVE streaming info: Indians in action, fight timings, when and where to watch?

The Hindu  

The semifinals action at the IBA Men’s Boxing World Championship in Tashkent will get underway on Friday, day eleven of the competition, and three Indians will be taking the ring. The Indian boxer stunned the Olympic bronze medallist Saken Bibossinov in the second round and Jiamao Zhang 5-0 in the pre-quarterfinal. Mohammad Hussamuddin The experienced Hussamuddin upset fifth-seeded Bulgarian Javier …

'India, this one's for you': Nikhat Zareen after winning gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship
1 year, 9 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 Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing
1 year, 9 months ago

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing

Hindustan Times  

Nikhat Zareen gallantly fought six bouts in 10 days, battling past tough opponents in energy-sapping contests in the 50kg division. Still, there was enough left in the tank for her to defeat two-time Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in a thrilling final to win her second world title on the final day of the women’s boxing world …

Nikhat and Lovlina add more golden sheen to India’s campaign
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Nikhat Zareen beats Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam to bag second World Championships gold
1 year, 9 months ago

Nikhat Zareen beats Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam to bag second World Championships gold

Hindustan Times  

Nikhat Zareen produced a strong show against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam to win gold in the 48-50 kg finals at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi on Sunday. The Indian pugilist secured a unanimous decision win against Thi Tam, who is the first Vietnamese boxer to reach a World Championship final. India's star boxer Nikhat Zareen The …

World Boxing Championships 2023: Nikhat Zareen wins her 2nd Gold medal, joins Mary Kom in elite Indian list
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

World women’s boxing championships | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World titles in contrasting style
1 year, 9 months ago

World women’s boxing championships | Nitu, Saweety punch their way to World titles in contrasting style

The Hindu  

Promising youngster Nitu Ghanghas and experienced hand Saweety Boora boxed out of their skin to overcome tough opponents in the 48kg and 81kg finals and claim their maiden titles in the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. While Commonwealth Games champion and double World youth champion Nitu recorded a 5-0 victory over two-time Asian bronze medallist Altantsetseg Lutsaikhan of …

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India
1 year, 9 months ago

World boxing: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora land first titles for India

Hindustan Times  

Nitu Ghanghas has been phenomenal all week, seeming to be in a hurry to land the world title. 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 On Saturday, Nitu soaked in the pressure that comes with fighting before an …

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 …

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety Enter Gold Medal Matches
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu, Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety Enter Gold Medal Matches

The Quint  

With three consecutive Referee Stops Contest wins under her belt, Nitu continued her remarkable run at the tournament against the reigning Asian champion Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan with a hard-earned 5-2 win on points after the bout was reviewed. Both pugilists were neck-and-neck in all three rounds and while Balkibekova kept Nitu throughout the bout, the 2022 Commonwealth Games champion …

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 …

Nikhat, Lovlina and two others advance to semifinals of Women's World Championships, assure 4 medals for India
1 year, 9 months ago

Nikhat, Lovlina and two others advance to semifinals of Women's World Championships, assure 4 medals for India

India TV News  

India boxing star Nikhat Zareen continued her winning streak to enter the semifinals at the Women's World Championships. Along with Nikhat three other pugilists including Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, and Saweety Boora also advanced into the SFs. Competing in a new weight category, Nikhat defeated Thailand's Chuthamat Raksat to register a 5-2 win and then Lovlina progressed to the semis …

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal
1 year, 9 months ago

World Boxing Championship: Nikhat, Lovlina & two others advance to semifinal

The Hindu  

Spearheaded by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World champion Nikhat Zareen, altogether four Indian boxers won their respective quarterfinal bouts to enter the last four of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. In a neck-and-neck fight, Nikhat edged past another tough opponent, double Worlds bronze medallist Chuthamath Raksat, 5-2 through ‘bout review.’ The experienced Indian, a 52kg World …

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas Reaches Semis to Assure India of First Medal
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas Reaches Semis to Assure India of First Medal

News 18  

Commonwealth Games champion boxer Nitu Ghanghas assured India of its first medal at the ongoing Women’s World Championships after reaching the semifinals here on Wednesday. The 22-year-old Haryana boxer notched a second-round RSC win over Madoka Wada of Japan in her quarterfinal bout to assure herself and India of at least a bronze medal. Nitu beat Sumaiya Qosimova of Tajikistan …

Boxing World Championships 2023: Nikhat, Nitu, Manisha and Jaismine reach quarterfinals
1 year, 9 months ago

Boxing World Championships 2023: Nikhat, Nitu, Manisha and Jaismine reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen defied a tired body and another doughty opponent, Mexican Fatima Herrera Alvarez, to book a berth in the 50kg quarterfinals of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Nikhat, a 52kg World champion, was joined by Nitu Ghanghas, Manisha Moun and Jaismine Lamboria in the last-eight, while other Indians, Shashi Chopra, Manju Bamboriya, lost their respective pre-quarterfinal …

Boxing World Championships | Nitu, Preeti, Manju enter pre-quarters
1 year, 9 months ago

Boxing World Championships | Nitu, Preeti, Manju enter pre-quarters

The Hindu  

Indian boxers continued to shine at home as three of them entered the pre-quarters with contrasting wins at the Women's World Championships here on Saturday. Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ganghas began her campaign with a RSC win over Doyeon Kang of Korea, while Preeti eked out a 4-3 split decision victory against Romania's Lacramioara Perijoc. With Nitu continuing her …

Boxing World Championship: Jasmine Lamboria posts commanding win in opening bout
1 year, 9 months ago

Boxing World Championship: Jasmine Lamboria posts commanding win in opening bout

The Hindu  

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jaismine Lamboria overcame several odds in the last few months before showing her class again by posting a commanding win in her opening bout in the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. While seventh-seeded Jaismine outpunched Nyambega Beatrice Ambos of Tanzania with the referee stopping the contest, former World youth champion Shashi Chopra recorded a …

Boxing World Championship: Nikhat Zareen cruises to second round; Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti, Nupur win opening bouts
1 year, 9 months ago

Boxing World Championship: Nikhat Zareen cruises to second round; Sakshi Chaudhary, Preeti, Nupur win opening bouts

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen, the World champion in 52kg, began her campaign in the 50kg weight class in style by recording a convincing victory over Azerbaijan’s Anakhanim Ismayilova in the first round of the World women’s boxing championships at the K.D. Three other home boxers, two-time World youth champion Sakshi Chaudhary, Asian bronze medallist Preeti and National champion Nupur Sheoran also won …

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Sakshi Storm Into Second Round
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Sakshi Storm Into Second Round

News 18  

Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen started the defence of her title with an emphatic RSC win over Anakhanim Ismayilova in the opening round of the Women’s World Championships on Thursday. Competing in the 50kg category, the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist took her time to judge her opponent, but once she figured out the Azerbaijan boxer’s game, there was no stopping …

Women's World Boxing Championships: India eyes strong show at home
1 year, 10 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 …

How Indian women boxers are aiming to take the sport by storm
1 year, 10 months ago

How Indian women boxers are aiming to take the sport by storm

Live Mint  

On Friday, 10 March, during a media interaction ahead of the 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, Nikhat Zareen was asked if she had butterflies in the stomach. Along with Zareen, the Indian squad also includes Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, 2022 World championship bronze medallist Manisha Moun and 2022 CWG gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas. I have had to …

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Shiva Thapa beats Kaushik to reach final
2 years ago

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Shiva Thapa beats Kaushik to reach final

The Hindu  

In an exciting duel between two World championship medallists, Shiva Thapa got the better of Manish Kaushik in a 63.5kg semifinal bout in the National boxing championships on the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University campus here on Thursday. Shiva, who had suffered a knee injury in the Asian championships final in November, employed his agile feet to move in …

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Varinder outpunches Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki
2 years ago

Men’s National Boxing C’ship: Varinder outpunches Commonwealth Games gold medallist Gaurav Solanki

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Varinder Singh outpunched Gaurav Solanki, a 2018 Commonwealth Games gold medallist in 52kg, in a keenly-fought 60kg quarterfinal bout in the National Boxing championships on the Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University campus here on Wednesday. In the much-awaited bout, which grabbed maximum attention and ended with an unsavoury protest by Solanki, Asian bronze medallist Varinder posted …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani and Simranjit reach finals

The Hindu  

Asian bronze medallist Ankushita Boro upset 63kg World championships medallist and Asian champion Parveen Hooda in a thrilling 66kg semifinal contest in the National women’s boxing championships here on Sunday. Ankushita, a World youth champion who secured the National Games gold medal and an Asian bronze this year, asserted her supremacy in 66kg as she edged past Parveen, who jumped …

Women's National Boxing Championships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani advance to semis
2 years ago

Women's National Boxing Championships: Lovlina, Nikhat, Manju Rani advance to semis

Firstpost  

Lovlina will face Jigyasa Rajput of Madhya Pradesh in the semi-finals while Nikhat will be up against Shvinder Kaur Sidhu of All India Police. Bhopal: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen and 2019 world championships silver medallist Manju Rani produced scintillating performances to secure their berths in the semi-finals of the 6th Elite Women’s National …

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat and Manju Rani advance to semis
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing C’Ships: Lovlina, Nikhat and Manju Rani advance to semis

The Hindu  

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen and Manju Rani produced scintillating displays to secure their berths in the semifinals of the 6th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships in Bhopal on Saturday. While Jyoti earned a hard fought 4-3 win against the 2022 Asian Championships silver medalist Minakshi Hooda of AIP, Shashi secured a 4:1 victory against Niharika Gonekla of Telangana. Meanwhile, the …

Nikhat Zareen, Manju Rani Ease into Quarters in National Boxing Championships
2 years ago

Nikhat Zareen, Manju Rani Ease into Quarters in National Boxing Championships

News 18  

World Championships medallists Nikhat Zareen and Manju Rani registered thumping 5-0 victories to enter the quarter-finals of the 6th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships on Thursday. The reigning world champion Nikhat, representing Telangana, thrashed Meghalaya’s Eva Waynie Marbaniang in the 50kg pre-quarterfinals bout, whereas Railways Sports Promotion Board’s Manju Rani also produced an equally dominating performance to defeat Uttarakhand’s Kavita …

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, …

Nikhat Zareen and Simranjit Kaur Advance in National Boxing Championships
2 years ago

Nikhat Zareen and Simranjit Kaur Advance in National Boxing Championships

News 18  

World champion Nikhat Zareen and World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur began their campaign in the sixth Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships with dominating wins on Tuesday. World Championships silver medallist in 2019, Manju Rani blanked Priyanka Shirsale of Maharashtra in a one-sided affair. Asian Championships gold medallist in 2022 Saweety Boora of Haryana defeated Marthamaa Sattivada of Andhra Pradesh …

Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan Win Gold at Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 2 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan Win Gold at Asian Boxing Championships

News 18  

Indian boxers Lovlina Borgohain, Parveen Hooda, Saweety and Alfiya Pathan claimed gold medals at the Asian Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. Parveen wins 's first at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022 Parveen defeated 's Kito Mai by Unanimous Decision in the Women's 63kg Final Congratulations Champion on the terrific performance pic.twitter.com/1Ucyc3kkEQ — SAI Media November 11, 2022 The world …

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Shiva Thapa beats former champion Usmanov to enter final
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships 2022: Shiva Thapa beats former champion Usmanov to enter final

Firstpost  

Six-time Asian medalist Shiva Thapa continued his great form and stormed into the final at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. The 2022 Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani both suffered defeats in their semi-final bouts and secured bronze. Sumit was involved in a tough matchup against the reigning Asian …

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa Advances to Final; Four Indians Sign off With Bronze
2 years, 2 months ago

Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa Advances to Final; Four Indians Sign off With Bronze

News 18  

Six-time medallist Shiva Thapa was the only Indian male boxer to advance to the finals as four others bowed out with bronze medals at the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Two-time Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin’s came to an abrupt end as he couldn’t contest the semifinal due to a cut above his right eye he …

Shiva Thapa wins, Hussamuddin pulls out of semifinal at Asian Boxing Championships
2 years, 2 months ago

Shiva Thapa wins, Hussamuddin pulls out of semifinal at Asian Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Shiva Thapa beat Tajikistan’s Bakhodur Usmonov 4-1 in a closely-fought men’s 63.5kg semifinal contest to be the only Indian male boxer to reach the final of the Asian Boxing Championships in Amman on Thursday. Thapa, who earlier ensured a record sixth continental medal, will meet Uzbekistan’s Ruslan Abdullaev in the final on Saturday. Double Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin …

2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships: India's Shiva Thapa Enters Quarterfinals
2 years, 2 months ago

2022 Asian Elite Boxing Championships: India's Shiva Thapa Enters Quarterfinals

News 18  

Five-time Asian Championships medalist Shiva Thapa displayed his mettle in a hard fought win progressed to the quarter finals of the ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Friday. T20 World Cup 2022: Full Coverage | Schedule | Results | Points Table | Gallery Thapa was up against Mongolia’s Byambatsogt Tuguldur in the pre-quarterfinal bout. Later tonight, Ananta …

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 …

Indian Boxers Need to Punch above Their Weight to Bring Home Medals from Paris
2 years, 5 months ago

Indian Boxers Need to Punch above Their Weight to Bring Home Medals from Paris

News 18  

Indian boxers had a fine campaign at the CWG 2022 as they finished second in the boxing medal tally with three gold, one silver and three bronze. Speaking to IANS, a boxing coach on condition of anonymity said that the boxers will have to work really hard if they want to achieve a medal in the Paris Olympics. A quick …

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