ISTANBUL: Gold medalist Nikath Zareen, who won gold at the World Women’s Boxing Championships, said her parents were supportive during difficult times.
Qualifying for the final …
The 12th Women’s World Boxing Championships are taking place in Istanbul, Turkey. In the women’s 52kg semi-finals, India’s Nikath Sareen advanced to the final, beating Brazil’s Caroline de Almida 5-0.
Gold won …
In the women’s 52kg final, India’s Nikath Zareen defeated Thailand’s Jitpong to win the gold. Nikat Zareen, who had previously shown his prowess, won 5-0 to clinch the gold medal.
5th player …
Nikath Zareen, 25, from Telangana, won bronze at the 2019 Asian Championships in Thailand. This made Nikath Zareen the fifth Indian to win the World Championship. Earlier, Mary Kom, Sarita Devi (2006), Lekha (2006) and Jenny (2006) had won the world title.
Parental support …
World boxing gold medalist Nikath Zareen said: – I was able to win gold because my parents were supportive of me during difficult times. I struggled to overcome my weaknesses in 2 years. My injury strengthened me. I was convinced I could win.