Boxing
World Champion Nikhat Zareen kicks off the year with a victory
Nikhat opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh’s Rashi Sharma at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament.
Nikhat Zareen. (Photo credit: SAI Media)
Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh’s Rashi Sharma in the 48–51kg category in the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad’s Saroornagar Indoor Stadium.
On the other hand, Haryana’s Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category.
The tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. The event features 15 participating units—12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad.
World Champion Nitu Ghanghas starts with a win
The 2023 world champion Nitu (Haryana) in 45–48kg took a 5-0 win over Rajani Singh (UP), while Telangana’s Yashi Sharma defeated K Monisha (Tamil Nadu) 5:0 in the 60–65kg category.
Another standout from the TOPS setup, Laxmi, posted a dominant 5:0 win in the 51–54kg bout against Ragini (UP). Former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro is also in the fray.
The gold and silver medalists in each of the 10 weight categories here will be selected for the elite national camp to be held in Patiala.
