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World Boxing Championships: Nitu sparkles on debut, cruises to second round

Nitu (48kg) put up a dominant display in her debut appearance at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships as she outpunched Romanian veteran Steluta Duta to enter the round of 16 in Istanbul on Tuesday. The two-time former youth world champion Nitu continued her sublime form from the Stradja Memorial tournament earlier this year, where she clinched the gold medal in her maiden appearance, as she dominated all three rounds to win her opening bout by unanimous decision.

"I'm More Of A Technical Boxer Now": Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games-bound woman pugilist Nikhat Zareen says she has evolved as a "technical boxer" after analysing her past performances over the years. Nikhat, a part of the TOPS development team, is looking forward to an impressive show at the elite Women's World Boxing Championship in Turkey, scheduled from May 6 to 21. A total of 12 boxers, including Nikhat and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, are set to compete at the event, which will be a litmus test ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, scheduled later this year.

"I'm More Of A Technical Boxer Now": Nikhat Zareen

Asian Games-bound woman pugilist Nikhat Zareen says she has evolved as a "technical boxer" after analysing her past performances over the years. Nikhat, a part of the TOPS development team, is looking forward to an impressive show at the elite Women's World Boxing Championship in Turkey, scheduled from May 6 to 21. A total of 12 boxers, including Nikhat and Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, are set to compete at the event, which will be a litmus test ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, scheduled later this year.

After World Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Secure Asian Games Selection

Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen on Monday secured their places in the Indian women's boxing team for this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after winning their selection trial finals. While Zareen secured selection in the 51kg division, Borgohain clinched the 69kg spot after trials held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Both of them have also made the world championships squad with Zareen qualifying in the 52kg category and Borgohain making the cut in 70kg in the trials held last week.

After world championships, Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen secure Asian Games selection

Lovlina Borgohain and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen were on Monday selected in the Indian women's boxing team for this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after emerging victorious in the trials held here. While Zareen secured her place in the 51kg division, Borgohain clinched the 69kg spot after trials held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Last week, both of them also made the world championships squad with Zareen qualifying in the 52kg category and Borgohain making the cut in 70kg.

After World Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Secure Asian Games Selection

Olympic bronze-medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen on Monday secured their places in the Indian women's boxing team for this year's Asian Games in Hangzhou, China after winning their selection trial finals. While Zareen secured selection in the 51kg division, Borgohain clinched the 69kg spot after trials held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. Both of them have also made the world championships squad with Zareen qualifying in the 52kg category and Borgohain making the cut in 70kg in the trials held last week.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Strike Gold For India

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu (48kg) struck gold at the 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria by notching up thoroughly comprehensive victories in their respective finals on Sunday. Nitu, cometing for the first time in the event, prevailed 5-0 over Italy's Erika Prisciandaro, a former youth world championship bronze-medallist. Zareen, on the other hand, outpunched Ukraine's Tetiana Kob, a three-time European Championships medallist 4-1. While Nitu produced a wonderful counter-attacking performance by taking full advantage of her longer reach and taller frame, Zareen was engaged in a draining and messy bout which had its fair share of clinching, holding and even some tumbling over in the ring.

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nitu strikes gold for India

Nitu (48kg) clinched the gold medal in 73rd Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria by notching up a facile win over Italy's Erika Prisciandaro in the finals on Sunday. Nitu prevailed 5-0 over the former youth world championship bronze-medallist, producing a wonderful counter-attacking performance by taking full advantage of her longer reach and taller frame.

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World Boxing Championships: Nitu sparkles on debut, cruises to second round

"I'm More Of A Technical Boxer Now": Nikhat Zareen

"I'm More Of A Technical Boxer Now": Nikhat Zareen

After World Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Secure Asian Games Selection

After world championships, Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen secure Asian Games selection

After World Championships, Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Secure Asian Games Selection

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat Zareen, Nitu Strike Gold For India

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nitu strikes gold for India