Nikhat Zareen underlined her status as one of India\u2019s finest boxers by clinching the 51 kg gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida, sealing India\u2019s fifth gold medal of the women’s category in the tournament and firmly burying the disappointment of the Paris Games. The two-time world champion was in complete control in the final, outboxing Xuan Yi Guo of Chinese Taipei to earn a comprehensive 5\u20130 verdict from the judges.<\/p>\n
The road to gold was just as impressive as the final itself. In the semifinal, Nikhat delivered a masterclass against Uzbekistan\u2019s Ganieva Gulsevar, dominating the bout with superior footwork, sharp counters and relentless pressure to secure another clean 5\u20130 win. Her ability to control the pace and dictate exchanges throughout the contest left no doubt about her intent to reclaim the top spot on the podium.<\/p>\n
The win marked an important personal milestone for Nikhat, whose Paris Olympics campaign had ended prematurely in the Round of 16. A two-time world champion and one of India\u2019s biggest medal hopes at the Games, she had suffered a surprise defeat to China\u2019s Wu Yu, who later went on to claim the Olympic gold. In Greater Noida, however, Nikhat looked a boxer reborn \u2014 focused, composed and technically superior in every round she contested.<\/p>\n
Nikhat\u2019s gold headlined a brilliant showing for India\u2019s women boxers at the tournament. Minakshi Hooda emerged champion in the 48 kg category, Preeti Pawar bagged gold in the 54 kg division, Arundhati triumphed in the 70 kg event and Nupur Sheoran secured the top prize in the 80+ kg category. With five gold medals overall, the Indian women\u2019s team delivered a dominant statement on the international stage.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
From a painful Olympic exit to a commanding return at the World Boxing Cup, Nikhat Zareen\u2019s journey in Greater Noida was a powerful reminder of her resilience, class and championship mindset.<\/p>\n
– Ends<\/p>\n
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Debodinna Chakraborty<\/p>\n
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