After legenday Mary Kom, Nikhat Zareen is now win the prestigious title,the second female boxer to win multiple gold medal in the World Championship twice. She defeated Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam who is the first Vietnam boxer to reach World Boxing Championship Final. She defeated her in 50Kg Summit Clash on Sunday by 5-0 Verdict.
Who is Nikhat Zareen?
Nikhat Zareen is an Indian boxer who competes in the flyweight category. She was born on June 14, 1996 (age 26), in Nizamabad, Telangana, India. Nikhat has won several medals in national and international boxing championships, including a gold medal at the 2011 AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships and a silver medal at the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships. She has also represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships. Nikhat has been a vocal advocate for gender equality in sports and has been instrumental in advocating for the inclusion of women’s boxing at the Olympic Games.
Career Background
Two times World Championship winner Nikhat Zareen’s interest in boxing began at an early age when she was inspired by her elder brother, who was also a boxer. She started training in boxing at the age of 10 and began participating in local tournaments in her hometown of Nizamabad in Telangana.
In 2011, she won a gold medal at the AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships in Turkey, which marked her entry onto the international stage. She went on to win several national championships and tournaments, including the National Women’s Boxing Championships in 2011, 2013, and 2015.
Over the years, Nikhat Zareen has worked hard to improve her skills and has gained a reputation as a skilled and powerful boxer. She is known for her aggressive style and quick footwork in the ring. She has also been an advocate for gender equality in sports and has been vocal about the need for more opportunities and support for female athletes in India.
Today, Nikhat Zareen is considered one of the top female boxers in India and continues to represent the country at national and international competitions. Her dedication to the sport and her achievements have inspired many young athletes in India to pursue their dreams in boxing.
Nikhat Zareen Family:
Mohammad Jameel Ahmed is her father’s name and Parveen Sultana is her mother. She was born in Nizamabad city of Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana). Till date we don’t have any information about her siblings.
Professional Achievement by Nikhat Zareen
Here are some of her notable accomplishments:
- Gold medal at the 2011 AIBA Women’s Youth World Boxing Championships
- Silver medal at the 2019 Asian Boxing Championships
- Bronze medal at the 2017 Asian Women’s Boxing Championships
- Bronze medal at the 2019 Strandja Memorial Tournament
- Bronze medal at the 2019 Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament
- Represented India at the 2014 Commonwealth Games and the 2019 AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships
- In 2016, she was awarded the Ekalavya Award by the Government of Telangana for her contribution to the sport of boxing.
These are just a few of her notable achievements in the sport of boxing. Nikhat Zareen has been recognized as one of the top female boxers in India and has made significant contributions to the growth and development of the sport in the country.
Whom She has defeated in 2023 World Boxing Championship?
Nikhat Zareen defeated Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam in world Championship 2023. Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam is a Vietnam’s first boxer enter in final of World Championship in 50Kg summit Clash by 5-0 Verdict.
Thi Tam is the first Vietnamese Women who entered in Final of World Boxing Chamoionship after defeating the French Opponent by 4-1Verdit in India on March 23.
Nguyen Thi Tam is a female boxer from Vietnam who has competed at the international level. As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, she had won multiple medals at various boxing competitions, including the Southeast Asian Games and the Asian Boxing Championships. She has also represented Vietnam in the women’s featherweight (57 kg) category at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.