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Nikhat Zareen celebrates her gold medal win on Sunday.

Golden Punch: Nikhat Zareen Boxing Her Way To Glory One Title At A Time

For someone who had faced taunts and tribulations, twists and turns, societal prejudice and sarcasm on a very difficult road to glory, Nikhat was caught in a whirlpool of emotions after her triumph in New Delhi on Sunday.

26 March 2023

Anastasia Demurchian again was inducted on the podium alone as the Russian anthem was played.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Goof-Up Results In Russian Anthem Being Played Incorrectly

The members of the Russian contingent, however, cheered and applauded Demurchian after lodging their protest following the goof-up.

26 March 2023

Saweety Boora reacts after winning the finals match on Saturday.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Saweety Boora Beats Wang Lina To Become Light Heavyweight World Champion

Saweety made it two out of two for the hosts as she warded off a challenge from two-time medallist China's Wang Lina.

25 March 2023

Nikhat became only the second Indian pugilist after Mary Kom to win multiple golds at the tournament

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Wins Her Second Gold After Beating Nguyen Thi Tam In Final

Nikhat upstaged the two-time Asian champion Tam by a 5-0 verdict to take the light flyweight title in front of a packed home crowd at the KD Jadhav Indoor Hall. 

26 March 2023

Saweety Boora, left, and Nitu Ghanghas

Women's World Boxing Championships: PM Modi Congratulates Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora On Winning Golds

Nitu saw off Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altansetseg 5-0 to the title in the minimum weight category (48kg), while Saweety became the light heavyweight (81kg) world champion with a 4-3 win over China's Wang Lina.

26 March 2023

Nikhat Zareen celebrates her win over Ingrit Valencia in New Delhi on Thursday.

Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Qualify For Asian Games, confirms India's HPD Bernard Dunne

For selection to the Asian Games, the Boxing Federation of India's (BFI) policy states "Athletes who achieve Gold/Silver at World championships will be an automatic selection for the first Olympic qualifier at the Asian...

25 March 2023

Nitu Ghanghas wins Gold

Saweety Boora, Nitu Ghanghas Clinch Gold Medals For India At Women's World Boxing Championships - In Pics

India's Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) scripted history on Saturday as the duo were crowned world champions after notching contrasting wins at the marquee tournament in New Delhi. CWG gold medallist Ghanghas...

26 March 2023

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Ghanghas became the sixth Indian boxer to be crowned world champion.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas Crowned World Champion

Ghanghas put up a stupendous performance to see off Altansetseg 5-0 and claim the title for the minimum weight category in front of a packed crowd.

25 March 2023

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24 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Home Favourites Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora To Punch For Gold

Women's World Boxing Championships: Home Favourites Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora To Punch For Gold

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


23 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Enter Finals

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain, Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora Enter Finals

Two-time Worlds bronze medallist Lovlina beat Li Qian of China by a 4-1 margin to book her maiden appearance in the final of the prestigious tournament....


23 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Advances To Final In 50kg Category

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Advances To Final In 50kg Category

While Nikhat out-punched Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia of Colombia 5-0, Nitu eked out a 5-2 victory over Alua Balkibekova of Kazakhstan.


23 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas Defeats Alua Balkibekova To Cruise Into Final

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nitu Ghanghas Defeats Alua Balkibekova To Cruise Into Final

In the rematch of last year's quarterfinals, Nitu and Balkibekova went all guns blazing in the first round. However, the Kazakh was more dominant and took the...


22 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Enter Semifinals

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Enter Semifinals

Apart from the duo, Commonwealth Games champion Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and the seasoned Saweety Boora (81kg) also moved to the semifinals.


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21 March 2023
Nikhat Zareen, Three Other Indians Enter World Boxing Championships Quarter-finals

Nikhat Zareen, Three Other Indians Enter World Boxing Championships Quarter-finals

Nikhat Zareen saw off Mexico's Patricia Alvarez Herrera 5-0 to notch up her third win of the tournament.


20 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Sakshi Defeats Zhazira Urakbayeva To Enter Quarterfinals

Women's World Boxing Championships: Sakshi Defeats Zhazira Urakbayeva To Enter Quarterfinals

Using her height and long reach to her advantage, a strategy that worked well for Sakshi was punching her opponent and stepping back quickly, evading any form...


19 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Advances To Pre-Quarterfinals

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Advances To Pre-Quarterfinals

Competing in the 50kg event, Nikhat beat the reigning African champion by a 5-0 unanimous verdict to notch her second win in the tournament.


16 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Crusies To Second Round With Scintillating Win

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen Crusies To Second Round With Scintillating Win

Competing in the 50kg category, the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist took her time to judge her opponent, but once she figured out Ismayilova's game,...


15 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Unseeded Nikhat Zareen Handed A Challenging Draw

Women's World Boxing Championships: Unseeded Nikhat Zareen Handed A Challenging Draw

Competing in the 50kg class, Zareen, a reigning world champion, is one of only six boxers in her category playing the round of 64.


15 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: Sanama Chanu Ruled Out Due To Concussion, Shruti Yadav Named As Replacement

Women's World Boxing Championships: Sanama Chanu Ruled Out Due To Concussion, Shruti Yadav Named As Replacement

The 2021 youth world champion, who competes in 70kg category, suffered a concussion during a sparring session last week.


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15 March 2023
Women's World Boxing Championships: India Eye Strong Show At Home

Women's World Boxing Championships: India Eye Strong Show At Home

While India looks to put on a display that will reflect their rising reputation in women's boxing, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be at the forefront.


13 March 2023
I'll Be Forced To Retire Next Year, Says Mary Kom, Wants Asian Games To Be Her Swansong

I'll Be Forced To Retire Next Year, Says Mary Kom, Wants Asian Games To Be Her Swansong

According to the rules, the maximum participation age for a boxer is 40 years and the Manipuri will turn 41 in November.


10 March 2023
Lovlina Borgohain Targets Gold After Winning Bronze Thrice

Lovlina Borgohain Targets Gold After Winning Bronze Thrice

Lovlina will be competing in the 75kg category in the championships scheduled to commence here on March 15, while earlier she won two world championships...


21 February 2023
Dmitry Dmitrukas Appointed Foreign Coach Of Indian Boxing Team

Dmitry Dmitrukas Appointed Foreign Coach Of Indian Boxing Team

Dmitruk also served as the high performance coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association as well as the Irish National Junior and Youth Teams for the last 12...


03 February 2023
India Rise To No. 3 Spot In International Boxing Association's World Rankings

India Rise To No. 3 Spot In International Boxing Association's World Rankings

The Indian boxers have accumulated 36,300 ranking points, surpassing USA and Cuba, which are ranked fourth and ninth respectively in the current standings.


12 January 2023
Afghanistan Women Athletes Barred From Play, Fear Taliban Threats

Afghanistan Women Athletes Barred From Play, Fear Taliban Threats

The ban on sports is part of the Taliban's escalating campaign of restrictions that have shut down life for girls and women. 


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