Asian Games: Who is Nikhat Zareen? Biography, Achievements, All You Need to Know About Two-Time World Boxing Champion

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Nikhat Zareen is a beam of hope for India in the Asian Games 2023. The Pugilist will be donning the tricolour and is one of the best bets for a medal in the Boxing department.

She is part of the six-member women's squad for the multi-sporting event in Hangzhou, in the People's Republic of China.

Who is Nikhat Zareen?

Nizamabad's own, Nikhat, a two-time world champion, is part of the presently thriving generation of globally recognized boxers. During her youthful years, she accumulated numerous victories, which showcased a bright career path on the horizon.

However, an unfortunate event befell her when she suffered a shoulder snap in 2017 during the Inter-University Championships. This unfortunate incident sidelined her from boxing for nearly twelve months.

The prominent Nizamabad fighter broke ground by branding herself as the first Muslim woman to dive into boxing and represent India internationally professionally. Being sidelined from boxing for almost a year was arguably the most challenging period of her life.

Against all odds and despite facing criticism, the 26-year-old fighter orchestrated a dazzling comeback. She reinvigorated her career by seizing the gold medal in her comeback tournament, the 2018 Belgrade International Tournament in Serbia. That unfathomable self-confidence and determination became Zareen's armor facilitating her boxing journey.

Nikhat Zareen Bronze Medal in Debut Asian Championship

Nikhat left an indelible mark during her Asian Championships debut in 2019. She grabbed the bronze medal, highlighted by a monumental triumph over Nazym Kyzaibay, a two-time world champion.

Nikhat Zareen Boxing Records

In 2022, Nikhat engrained her name in history by becoming the fifth Indian woman to clinch the Senior World Championships gold. Having established her skills at the World Championships, she continued her winning streak with a gold win at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, subsequently followed by her national championship victory in Bhopal.

During her second stint at the Elite World Championships, Zareen proved her worth yet again by securing her second consecutive gold medal at the 2023 IBA Women's World Championships. In doing so, she emerged as one of two Indian women to hold two World Championships gold medals.

Nikhat Zareen Career Achievements: (Latest at First)

2023: Gold medal at World Championships, New Delhi, India

2022: Gold medal at National Boxing Championship, Bhopal

2022: Gold medal at Commonwealth Games, Birmingham

2022: Gold medal at World Championships, Istanbul

2022: Gold medal at Strandja Boxing Tournament, Bulgaria

2021: Gold medal at National Boxing Championships, Hisar

2021: Bronze medal at Istanbul Bosphorus tournament in Turkey

2019: Bronze medal at India Open, Guwahati

2019: Silver medal at the Thailand Open

2019: Asian Boxing Championships, Bangkok: Bronze

2019: 70th Strandja Boxing Tournament, Sofia, Bulgaria: Gold

2018: 56th Belgrade Winner International Championship; Serbia

2018: Women Senior Nationals; Rohtak; Haryana: Bronze

2015: Gold at Senior National Championship, Guwahati

2011: Junior and Youth World Championship, Turkey: Gold