Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen achieved a significant milestone on September 29, 2023, at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou. Competing in the women’s 50kg category, she displayed exceptional skills in the ring. Nikhat defeated Hanan Nazar from Jordan in a quarter-final match, securing her spot in the 2024 Paris Olympics and assuring India of a boxing medal at the ongoing Asian Games.

In her round of 16 bout, Nikhat Zareen faced Chorong Bak from the Republic of Korea. With superior tactics and strategy, Zareen emerged victorious by unanimous decision, propelling herself into the tournament’s quarterfinals.

Nikhat’s stellar performance in 2023 adds to her already impressive resume, which includes two World Championships and a Commonwealth Games gold. Her quarterfinal victory against Nazar took less than two minutes, with a knockout in under a minute.

With this win, Nikhat Zareen has not only secured India’s medal in boxing at the Asian Games but has also guaranteed her participation in the upcoming Paris Olympics.

In other boxing events for India, Parveen had a successful day, winning her preliminary round of 16 in the women’s 54-57 kg category via unanimous decision. She dominated the early rounds against China’s Zichun XU, although some judges favored the Chinese boxer in the final round.

On the contrary, Lakshay Chahar faced a setback, losing his preliminary round of 16 to Kyrgyzstan’s Omurbek Uulu Bekzhigit. Despite an improved performance in the third round, it wasn’t enough to secure a victory for the Indian boxer.

Nikhat Zareen’s remarkable achievement in the Asian Games 2023 is a testament to her boxing prowess and dedication to the sport. Her success is a source of pride for India and a strong step forward in her career.

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