International Women's Day: Nikhat Zareen inspires us
4 years, 10 months ago

International Women's Day: Nikhat Zareen inspires us

The Hindu  

From picking up boxing to follow the footsteps of her idol M. C. Mary Kom to trading punches – on and off the ring with her – Nikhat Zareen’s story is one of unflinching self-confidence and perseverance. When Nikhat won gold at the 2019 Junior Nationals and was adjudged the ‘Best Boxer’ of the tournament, Mary was a five-time AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship winner. When she won the flyweight gold medal at the 2011 Women’s Junior and Youth World Boxing Championships, Mary had returned to the sport – after giving birth to two children – to clinch gold at the 2009 Asian Indoor Games. After picking up medals at regular intervals, at national and international level, Nikhat found herself at crossroads in 2019 when she travelled to New Delhi for the Women's World Championships 51kg trials. This women’s day, we celebrate Nikhat Zareen's feisty nature and her pursuance of equal opportunity.

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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 …

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, …

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

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian boxing legend Mary Kom retires: ‘Because of age limit, I can’t compete'

Hindustan Times  

Six-time World Champion and 2012 Olympic medallist Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom on Wednesday announced her retirement from boxing. Mary Kom Mary Kom hung her boxing gloves as the International Boxing Association's rules allow male and female boxers to fight in elite-level competition only till the age of 40. Mary is the first female boxer in boxing history to have captured …

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 …

Dominant Nikhat Zareen seals Paris Olympics berth by assuring first Asian Games medal
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Ringing in a revolution: The story of World gold medallist Nikhat Zareen
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

'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 …

Women's World Boxing Championship: Nikhat Zareen wants to send parents to perform Umrah with prize money
1 year, 9 months ago

Women's World Boxing Championship: Nikhat Zareen wants to send parents to perform Umrah with prize money

Firstpost  

Nikhat Zareen won her second World Championship title with a 5-0 win over Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam on Sunday. New Delhi: Contrary to her earlier plans of buying a Mercedes, newly-crowned two-time world championship Nikhat Zareen now wants to send her parents to perform ‘Umrah’ with the prize money. Nikhat won her second world championship title with a 5-0 …

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 …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Women’s National Boxing Championships: Nikhat and Simranjit start on winning note
2 years ago

Women’s National Boxing Championships: Nikhat and Simranjit start on winning note

The Hindu  

Reigning World Champion Nikhat Zareen and World Championships bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur started their campaign with dominating wins on the first day of 6 th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championships in Bhopal on Tuesday. 2019 World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani blanked Priyanka Shirsale of Maharashtra in a one-sided affair. 2022 Asian Championships gold medallist Saweety Boora of Haryana defeated …

‘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 2022: India boxing review
2 years, 5 months ago

Commonwealth Games 2022: India boxing review

The Hindu  

The emergence of new talents, the revival of experienced hands, and the below-par finish of a few big names sum up the showing of Indian boxers in the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. Since the 2002 Manchester Games, when Mohammad Ali Qamar won the first-ever gold medal for the country, India has been performing well in boxing at the Commonwealth Games. India …

'My Job is to Land Punches Inside The Ring and Make India Proud': Boxer Nikhat Zareen
2 years, 5 months ago

'My Job is to Land Punches Inside The Ring and Make India Proud': Boxer Nikhat Zareen

News 18  

Reigning world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen on Saturday said her job was just to land punches on her opponents inside the ring and make the country proud. Nikhat, who stormed into the final of women’s 50kg category after outclassing England’s Stubley Alfia Savannah 5-0, said she can’t wait to lay her hands on a second international gold in three months. …

Nikhat Zareen through to women’s light flyweight final at Commonwealth Games 2022
2 years, 5 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, 5 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, 6 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 …

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 …

I represent my country and not any particular community: Nikhat Zareen
2 years, 7 months ago

I represent my country and not any particular community: Nikhat Zareen

India TV News  

Highlights Nikhat Zareen says that mental conditioning is also required for players to perform Opening up on her struggles Zareen said that people expected her to fail as a boxer After getting her hands on the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, 25-year-old Nikhat Zareen has continuously been in the news. The Indian boxer who clinched the gold medal in the …

Watch: PM Modi meets boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda
2 years, 7 months ago

Watch: PM Modi meets boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen, Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the latest boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen, along with Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda - who won bronze medals in the recently concluded Istanbul event. Everything you need to know about Nikhat Zareen 25-year-old Zareen started boxing at the age of 13, and is a flyweight boxer. That was when Mary Kom said, "Who is Nikhat …

Salman Khan’s tweet made Nikhat Zareen awestruck, says can’t wait to meet him!
2 years, 7 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, 7 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 …

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 …

Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen wins boxing gold at World Championships
2 years, 7 months ago

Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen wins boxing gold at World Championships

The Hindu  

Nikhat Zareen of Hyderabad is the toast of not just Telangana but the whole of India, having won gold in the women’s 52-kilogram category at the Women’s Boxing World Championships in Istanbul. She beat Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong on May 19 and entered the record books as the fifth Indian woman boxer to win gold at the World Championships. India’s newest …

‘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 …

Sarita welcomes Nikhat to elite club of champions
2 years, 7 months ago

Sarita welcomes Nikhat to elite club of champions

The Hindu  

Former World champion and multiple Asian champion boxer L. Sarita Devi has welcomed newly crowned World champion Nikhat Zareen to the elite club of four Indian women who earlier bagged World titles. This will motivate the younger boxers to work hard and aspire to perform better,” Sarita, who became a World champion along with M.C. READ | READ: Sarita, who …

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 …

Nikhat Zareen shone under the tutelage of Hyderabad coach
2 years, 7 months ago

Nikhat Zareen shone under the tutelage of Hyderabad coach

The Hindu  

For long, he was known as one of the most scientific boxing coaches ever in Indian history. And, when Nikhat Zareen, the newly-crowned world woman boxing champion, looked up to him in 2015 to make necessary adjustments in technique and skills, she may not have had few better options. At 75, Chiranjeevi, the former Sports Authority of India boxing coach, …

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