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Nikhat Zareen

India won four gold medals at the Championships for the second time, the first being in 2006.

Fantastic Four Sparkle At World Championships, But Indian Boxers Have A Long Way To Go

With the Paris Olympics approaching, it augurs well that the Indian contingent matched its best performance in terms of gold medals.

27 March 2023

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

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

The World Championships was Nikhat's second international event in the 50kg event.

Nikhat Zareen Eager To Use World Boxing Championship Experience To Win Olympic Quota

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.

27 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

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

Borgohain celebrates her gold medal win against Parker on Sunday.

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Win World Championships Title

While, Nikhat upstaged two-time Asian champion Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam by a 5-0 verdict, Lovlina defeated Caitlin Parker of Australia 5-2 to win her maiden World title.

26 March 2023

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Nikhat has a chance to become only the second Indian to win the prestigious title more than once.

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.

24 March 2023

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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.


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.


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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: 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.


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...


06 February 2023
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik Nominated For BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year Award

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik Nominated For BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year Award

The nominees were short-listed on the basis of their achievements by a jury of experts.


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25 December 2022
Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Enter Finals In Women's National Championships

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Enter Finals In Women's National Championships

Eight Railways boxers, including 2019 World Championships silver medallist Manju Rani (48kg) and 2017 World Youth Champion Jyoti Gulia (52kg), also made it to...


30 November 2022
Table Tennis Icon Sharath Kamal Bestowed With Khel Ratna In Glittering National Sports Awards Ceremony

Table Tennis Icon Sharath Kamal Bestowed With Khel Ratna In Glittering National Sports Awards Ceremony

Table tennis legend Achanta Sharath Kamal was on Wednesday bestowed with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna, the country's highest sporting honour.


09 November 2022
Salman Khan Makes Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Dream Come True

Salman Khan Makes Boxer Nikhat Zareen's Dream Come True

Boxer Nikhat Zareen, who is an ardent fan of Salman Khan, recreated the Bollywood superstar's iconic number 'Saathiya Tune Kya Kiya' from the 1991 film 'Love'.


09 November 2022
India To Host Women's World Boxing Championship In 2023: Boxing Federation of India

India To Host Women's World Boxing Championship In 2023: Boxing Federation of India

International Boxing Association (IBA) President Umar Kremlev is on his maiden visit to India and the dates of the marquee event will be finalised during the...


07 November 2022
World Boxing Championships 2023: Tashkent Selected As Host

World Boxing Championships 2023: Tashkent Selected As Host

The marquee event, which will be held at the Uzbek capital from May 1 to 14 next year, will see the prize money double from the previous edition.


14 August 2022
PM Narendra Modi Hosts India's Commonwealth Games Contingent; 'Honoured' Athletes Thank Premier

PM Narendra Modi Hosts India's Commonwealth Games Contingent; 'Honoured' Athletes Thank Premier

The Indian athletes produced a sensational show in Birmingham Commonwealth Games, claiming 61 medals, including 22 gold, 16 silver and 23 bronze.


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