‘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 have won this gold medal, my focus will be on winning an Asian Games medal and qualifying for the Paris Olympics.

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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 …

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 …

'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 …

'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 …

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 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 …

How Indian women boxers are aiming to take the sport by storm
1 year, 9 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 …

‘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 …

Commonwealth Games: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold, bags 3rd medal in boxing for India
2 years, 4 months ago

Commonwealth Games: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold, bags 3rd medal in boxing for India

India TV News  

India's Nikhat Zareen won the gold medal in boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday. Nitu won the first medal in boxing in this year's CWG by thrashing the 2019 world championships bronze medallist Demie-Jade Resztan of England by a 5-0 unanimous verdict in the women's 48kg category. On the other hand, Panghal out-punched European Championship silver medallist England's …

Nikhat Zareen through to women’s light flyweight final at Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 4 months ago

Nikhat Zareen through to women’s light flyweight final at Commonwealth Games 2022

The Hindu  

World champion Nikhat Zareen defeated England’s Savannah Alfia Stubley on Saturday to advance to the final of the women’s light flyweight category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Carly McNaul is a silver medallist from the 2018 Commonwealth Games and beat Uganda’s Teddy Nakimuli to make her way into the gold medal bout. India’s contention in boxing at the Commonwealth Games …

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 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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career
2 years, 7 months ago

World women’s boxing championships | Nikhat Zareen adds gold to a glittering career

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the …

Nikhat Zareen: From the lanes of Telangana to becoming World Champion in women's boxing
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen: From the lanes of Telangana to becoming World Champion in women's boxing

The Hindu  

It has been an incredible, 12-year-long journey in the world of boxing for Nikhat Zareen. Not surprisingly, Nikhat has always insisted on the kind of support she got from her parents - father Mohammed Jameel Ahmed, who was a sales officer in the Gulf before moving back home, and mother Parveen Sultana - to keep going. RELATED | The defining …

Nikhat Zareen is world champion, wins gold at Women's World Boxing Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen is world champion, wins gold at Women's World Boxing Championships

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen gave a dazzling performance to beat Thai Olympian Jutamas Jitpong 5-0 and become the fifth Indian woman to win a World title at Istanbul on Thursday. The June-born Nikhat, a former World junior champion and an Asian bronze medallist, celebrated her birthday early as she screamed out of joy when the announcer declared her the winner after the …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze
2 years, 7 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen storms into final, Manisha Moun signs off with bronze

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. New Delhi: India’s Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. The 2019 Asian …

Women's World Boxing Championships: Manisha Signs off with Bronze, Nikhat Zareen Storms into Final
2 years, 7 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championships: Manisha Signs off with Bronze, Nikhat Zareen Storms into Final

News 18  

India’s Nikhat Zareen breezed into the Women’s World Boxing Championships final with a dominating win while Manisha Moun signed off with a bronze medal in Istanbul on Wednesday. Zareen, who is a former junior world champion, stayed calm and completely dominated her rival for a 5-0 win by unanimous decision in the last-four bout of the 52kg competition. IPL 2022 …

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost
3 years, 4 months ago

Lovlina Borgohain’s mindset: At Tokyo Olympics 2020, bronze won, but gold medal lost

Firstpost  

When asked what the Olympics has taught her, Lovlina Borgohain said: “After so many competitions I have no fear. I’m much more confident now.” When was the last time you heard that an Indian athlete was disappointed after winning an Olympic bronze medal? Accha toh bilkul nahi lag raha,” Borgohain tells journalists moments after losing her semi-final to Busenaz Surmeneli, …

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