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 women’s boxing at the 2012 London Games. In a strategic move, Zareen transitioned to the 50kg category in 2023, aligning with the weight class featured in the Paris 2024 Olympic roster, and promptly secured her second IBA World Championship gold medal. An Olympic gold medal for Zareen would elevate her into the pantheon of Indian boxing greats alongside the six-time world champion, Kom. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, Zareen spoke to Al Jazeera about her early days in boxing, growing up in an orthodox family and her goals for the future.

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Indian boxers flatter to deceive at Paris Olympics, leaving behind a trail of disappointment
4 months, 1 week ago

Indian boxers flatter to deceive at Paris Olympics, leaving behind a trail of disappointment

The Hindu  

The Indian boxing contingent, that featured two reigning world champions in Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, entered the Olympics hoping for an unprecedented medal haul, only to crumble under pressure, leaving behind a trail of disappointment in a medal-less campaign. Although the 2016 Rio Games saw the boxers return without a medal, Borgohain clinched a bronze at the Tokyo Olympics …

Paris Olympics 2024: India go off target
4 months, 1 week ago

Paris Olympics 2024: India go off target

New Indian Express  

Neeraj had an astonishing day too. The sport, that had fetched India medals at every Games since 2008, has gone through too much of an upheaval in the last one and a half years that ending medalless would have jeopardised the sport’s future. The SAI and its Target Olympics Podium Scheme had been issuing bulletins about the support they have …

Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Boxer Imane Khelif wins gold to cap an Olympics marked by scrutiny over her sex

Associated Press  

PARIS — Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood. Algeria’s Imane Khelif, right, fights China’s Yang Liu in their women’s 66 kg final …

Paris Olympics 2024: Boxer Ngamba settles for bronze as Refugee Olympic Team celebrate first medal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Boxer Ngamba settles for bronze as Refugee Olympic Team celebrate first medal

The Hindu  

Cindy Ngamba won the Refugee Olympic Team their first ever medal on Thursday when she settled for bronze in women’s boxing. Ngamba, who was born in Cameroon but sought safe haven in Britain aged 11, was beaten by Panama’s seventh seed Atheyna Bylon by split decision in the semifinals of the women’s 75kg category. China’s Chang Yuan also claimed gold, …

Who is Imane Khelif? When is her Olympics gold medal fight?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Who is Imane Khelif? When is her Olympics gold medal fight?

Al Jazeera  

Algeria’s Imane Khelif will face China’s Yang Liu on Friday for a chance to win the country’s first women’s boxing gold medal. Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is on the verge of winning a gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics Games amid a gender dispute that has become one of the competition’s biggest stories. The decision to abruptly disqualify Khelif …

Boxer Cindy Ngamba secures first medal for Olympic refugee team with quarterfinal win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Boxer Cindy Ngamba secures first medal for Olympic refugee team with quarterfinal win

New York Times  

Boxer Cindy Ngamba clinched the first medal of any kind for the Olympic refugee team Sunday at North Paris Arena, guaranteeing herself at least a bronze with a win against France’s Davina Michel in the women’s 75-kilogram quarterfinals. “It means the world to me to be the first refugee team member to win a medal,” Ngamba said. #Paris2024 #OlympicGames pic.twitter.com/lmN0fhdqA5 …

‘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 …

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after outcry fueled by gender misconceptions

Associated Press  

VILLEPINTE, France — Boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria clinched a medal at the Paris Olympics in an emotional fight Saturday that followed days of sharp scrutiny and online abuse as misconceptions about her gender exploded into a larger clash about identity in sports. Algeria’s Imane Khelif, right, fights Hungary’s Anna Hamori in their women’s 66kg quarterfinal boxing match at the …

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, …

Siraj, Zareen to Be Awarded Group-1 Jobs, Says Telangana CM Revanth
4 months, 3 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 …

Will boxer Cindy Ngamba win Refugee Team its first Olympic medal in Paris?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Will boxer Cindy Ngamba win Refugee Team its first Olympic medal in Paris?

Associated Press  

VILLEPINTE, France — Her name echoing around the stadium, Cindy Ngamba climbed into the Olympic ring and danced from foot to foot as she threw jabs with her bright blue Paris 2024 boxing gloves. By winning her first fight at the Paris Olympics on Wednesday, the 25-year-old Ngamba is one victory away from clinching the Refugee Team’ s first Olympic …

Paris 2024 Olympics: Two boxers who failed gender tests at World Championships cleared for Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris 2024 Olympics: Two boxers who failed gender tests at World Championships cleared for Games

The Hindu  

Two boxers who were disqualified from last year’s World Champion­ships for failing gender eligibility tests are eligible to compete at the Paris Olympics, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday. Algeria’s Imane Khelif was disqualified hours before her gold medal bout at the women’s World Championships in New Delhi last year after she failed to meet the International Boxing Association’s …

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, …

Boxing, Paris Olympics 2024: All eyes on Indian boxers open campaign, hoping to negotiate difficult draws
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Boxing, Paris Olympics 2024: All eyes on Indian boxers open campaign, hoping to negotiate difficult draws

The Hindu  

World championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev has got a favourable draw, while other Indian boxers have got tougher draws in the boxing competitions of the Paris Olympics, starting in the North Paris Arena on Saturday. A win over Wu may pit Nikhat against another strong rival, Thailand’s eighth-seeded Asian Games silver medallist Chuthamat Raksat, who had beaten the Indian in …

Paris Olympics 2024: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Other Indian Boxers Handed Challenging Draws
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Other Indian Boxers Handed Challenging Draws

News 18  

The Indian boxing contingent at the Paris Olympics 2024 has to toil harder to get closer to medals, given their tougher draws. Speaking of the draws, 2-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will clash with Germany’s Maxi Klotzer in the round of 32 of the women’s 50kg category. Among other women’s boxing contenders, Preeti Pawar will face Vietnam’s Vo Thi Kim …

Paris 2024: Lovlina Borgohain Says 'I Feel Confident About Winning a Gold at the Olympics'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris 2024: Lovlina Borgohain Says 'I Feel Confident About Winning a Gold at the Olympics'

News 18  

Lovlina Borgohain, who won bronze in the Welterweight category at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, is again one of India’s medal prospects at Paris 2024. Lovlina’s confidence is backed by a series of remarkable performances, including a gold medal at the 2023 World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the 2022 Asian Games. As she prepares to compete in the …

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 …

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the boxing competition
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics: What to know and who to watch during the boxing competition

Associated Press  

A roadmap to follow for the boxing tournaments during the Paris Olympics: Athletes to Watch —Arlen López, Cuba: Now 31, the two-time Olympic champion will attempt to become the fourth three-time gold medalist in Olympic boxing history. —Busenaz Sürmeneli, Turkey: She utterly dominated the welterweights in Tokyo to win her nation’s first Olympic boxing medal. Storylines to Follow —The Paris …

Who is Jaismine Lamboria, the Indian boxer who has qualified for Paris Olympics?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Who is Jaismine Lamboria, the Indian boxer who has qualified for Paris Olympics?

The Hindu  

India’s Jaismine Lamboria secured her spot for Paris Olympics after defeating Mali’s Marine Camara 5-0 in the quarterfinals of the 57kg category at the World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Bangkok on Sunday. She is the sixth Indian boxer to qualify for the Paris 2024 Games after Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, Nishant Dev and Amit …

Amit Panghal’s Road to Paris 2024 Olympics
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Amit Panghal’s Road to Paris 2024 Olympics

The Hindu  

Amit Panghal secured his spot at the Paris 2024 Olympics by defeating Liu Chuang of China in a unanimous 5-0 decision during the men’s 51kg quarterfinals at the World Boxing Qualifiers in Bangkok on Sunday. Amit will join Nikhat Zareen, Preeti Pawar, and Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, who secured their spots to Paris via wins at the Asian …

Indian boxing in 2024: Searching for the Punchline in Paris Olympics
11 months ago

Indian boxing in 2024: Searching for the Punchline in Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

In a productive 2023 calendar, Indian women boxers, who secured four world titles, four Asian Games medals, and four Olympic quota places, fared better than their male counterparts and held promise in the Olympic year. Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain reaffirmed her dominance in the heavier 75kg weight class by adding the World Championships gold to her Asian Championships …

Asian Games 2023: Indians who won quotas for Paris Olympics
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: Indians who won quotas for Paris Olympics

The Hindu  

The 19th edition of the Asian Games, held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, not only offered medals but the chance to win quotas for next year’s Paris Olympics in some of the events. Nikhat Zareen Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen won bronze medal in the women’s 50kg category at the Asian Games in Hangzhou. Parveen Hooda Indian boxer …

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat Zareen goes down fighting with bronze after upset loss in semifinal
1 year, 2 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 …

Nikhat secures Olympic quota, assures Indian of medal at Asian Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Nikhat secures Olympic quota, assures Indian of medal at Asian Games

Deccan Chronicle  

Hangzhou: Two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen secured a Paris Olympics berth and assured herself of a medal as she cantered to the 50kg semifinals of the Asian Games here on Friday. Fighting in her third bout of the tournament, Nikhat needed less than three minutes to notch a facile RSC win over Nassar Hanan of Jordan in the quarterfinal. …

Dominant Nikhat Zareen seals Paris Olympics berth by assuring first Asian Games medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Dominant Nikhat Zareen seals Paris Olympics berth by assuring first Asian Games medal

Hindustan Times  

Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen assured India its first boxing medal at the Asian Games 2023 with a thumping win over Hanan Nassar in the quarterfinals of the women's 50kg event. By advancing to the semis, Nikhat guaranteed a medal for herself and in the process, booked her a berth at next year's Paris Olympics. In other results, Parveen Hooda …

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 …

Asian Games 2023: World champion Nikhat Zareen confirms Olympic quota, medal
1 year, 2 months ago

Asian Games 2023: World champion Nikhat Zareen confirms Olympic quota, medal

The Hindu  

“Finally!” Nikhat Zareen exclaimed as she unfurled the ‘ticket to Paris 2024 Olympics!’ placard handed to her as she made her way from the ring after her Asian Games quarterfinal bout. The 27-year-old became the first Indian boxer to confirm a Paris 2024 Olympic quota by punching past Jordan’s Hanan Nassar into the semis of the women’s 50kg category at …

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, 4 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 …

‘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 …

Nikhat Zareen eager to use World Championship experience to win Olympic quota
1 year, 8 months ago

Nikhat Zareen eager to use World Championship experience to win Olympic quota

The Hindu  

Newly crowned world champion Nikhat Zareen is keen to use the experience gained in the recently concluded global event to qualify for the 2024 Olympics at the Asian Games scheduled later this year. Nikhat, who won the 52kg world title last year, dropped down to the 50kg weight class as it is an Olympic category. ‘Looking to identify our Olympic …

'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 Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain triumph as India bag four titles in world boxing
1 year, 8 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 …

PM Modi lauds Lovlina, Nikhat for clinching gold in boxing
1 year, 8 months ago

PM Modi lauds Lovlina, Nikhat for clinching gold in boxing

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated boxers Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain for clinching gold at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. This historic performance by Indian women players in the World Boxing Championship has made the entire country proud,” he said lauding Lovlina's performance. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said, “Incredible performance by @saweetyboora and …

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 …

Nikhat Zareen beats Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam to bag second World Championships gold
1 year, 8 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, 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 …

World Women’s Boxing Championships finals, HIGHLIGHTS: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain clinch gold medals
1 year, 8 months ago

World Women’s Boxing Championships finals, HIGHLIGHTS: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain clinch gold medals

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar’s highlights of the finals of the 2023 World Women’s Boxing Championships in New Delhi where Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain won gold medals. RESULTS 50kg final - Nikhat Zareen bt Vietnam’s Nguyen Thị Tam 5-0 75kg final - Lovlina Borgohain bt Australia’s Caitlin Parker by split decision of 5-2 9PM - And that’s it from this edition …

Nikhat to box at Asian Games, confirms Boxing HPD Dunne
1 year, 8 months ago

Nikhat to box at Asian Games, confirms Boxing HPD Dunne

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen will represent India at the 2023 Asian Games, the first qualification event for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Nikhat, the Commonwealth Games Champion in the 50kg category, earned the right to compete at the Asian Games by reaching the final of the World Championships in the light flyweight category after beating Rio bronze medallist Ingrid Valencia in the semifinals. …

Women's World Boxing Championship: Home favourites Nikhat, Lovlina, Nitu and Saweety eye gold medals
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship: Home favourites Nikhat, Lovlina, Nitu and Saweety eye gold medals

Firstpost  

The four Indian boxers are assured of at least a silver after they pulled off thrilling victories in their respective semifinal bouts on Thursday New Delhi: 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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