“I am exhausted because I haven’t been able to get a break since Strandja. But I am so glad that the hard work is paying off. For now, just looking forward to a good meal after maintaining weight for so long,” Zareen said. The Asian Games feature five women categories. In 57kg...
Deprived of a quota there, another hurdle was in store for Nikhat at the Asian Games. Despite being the best boxer in her weight category, she wasn't given a bye and wastasked with a tough draw. She faced Vietnam's Thi Tam Nguyen in the opening round, the same oppone...
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In Hangzhou, both Nikhat Zareen and Chuthamat Raksat started the bout cautiously, the two only able to land soft punches with measured jabs. In the final round, the Thai boxer managed some decisive hooks to take control and won the bout by the barest of margins. “My experience was gr...
I am grateful for the unwavering support from NMDC, who not only believed in my potential but also invested in my dreams, said Nikhat Zareen
The unseeded Nikhat Zareen, a two-time world champion, lost to Wu Yu of the People’s Republic of China by unanimous decision in the round of 16 of the women’s 50kgboxingevent. Wu Yu is the reigning Asian Games champion and is the top seed in her category at the ongoing Olympics. ...
However, Nikhat Zareen’s request for a trial bout for the Olympic qualifiers was heeded. It led to a goading response from Mary Kom, who was shocked at the decision. The two were later slated to fight in the Big Bout League, but Mary Kom pulled out ...