Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has won the gold medal at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships after registering a dominating 5-0 victory in Istanbul on May 19.
- Nikhat defeated Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian’s favour.
- Nikhat became the only fifth Indian woman to secure a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships after record six-time champions Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha KC.
- It was also India’s first gold medal since boxing great Mary Kom won it in 2018.
- Apart from Nikhat, two Indian boxers Manisha Moun in 57 kg and Parveen Hooda in 63 kg category signed off with bronze medals after their semi-finals finish in the championships.
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