Women’s World Boxing Championship: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina help India clinch 4 golds

India’s women boxers have made the country proud by winning four gold medals at the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. The event saw a spectacular performance by the Indian boxers as they clinched the top positions in their respective categories.

Lovlina secures gold in 75 kg category

Lovlina Borgohain put up a brave fight against Australia’s Caitlin Anne Parker in the 75kg category final. Borgohain, a two-time Worlds bronze medalist, had moved up weight categories just last year.

She fought back toward the end of the round and landed a combination of her own, before unleashing a flurry of uppercuts to Parker’s mid-section. Parker took the second round 4-1, but Borgohain made a strong comeback in the final round. The match went to a bout review, and by split decision, Lovlina took the win. This was India’s first-ever gold in the light heavyweight category.

Nikhat Zareen Wins Gold in 50kg Category

In the 50kg category final, Nikhat Zareen registered a 5-0 victory against Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam to claim India’s third gold in the tournament. The bout started with Tham on the offensive, with Nikhat dancing around Tham’s punches.

The first minute was marred with multiple clinches as both boxers tried to gain the upper hand. It appeared to be a very tight round, but the judges surprisingly awarded the round to Nikhat 5-0. Tham won the second round 3-2, but Nikhat’s counter-attacking brilliance held her off.

The final round was a tight, nervous affair, and both boxers went back to their corners feeling they had done enough to win. The judges, though, unanimously judged it in favor of Nikhat. With this win, Nikhat Zareen won her second Worlds gold after winning gold in the 52kg category in 2022.

On Saturday, Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) had also won gold in their respective categories. Nitu Ghanghas was crowned world champion after she beat Mongolia’s Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg in the final of the 45-48kg minimum weight category. Saweety Boora was also crowned world champion after she beat Wang Lina of China in the 75-81 kg light heavyweight category.

Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam Secures Silver in 50kg Category

Tham’s silver was Vietnam’s best finish in Boxing World Championships history. Tham unleashed a flurry late on, with a couple of left-right combos connecting. With the Indian’s corner urging Nikhat to connect as the seconds ticked down, she went on the offensive.

Tham returned the favor with a sensational left hook to the face that left Nikhat dazed and forced a referee count on her. In the end, both boxers went back to their corners feeling they had done enough to win, but the judges unanimously judged it in favor of Nikhat.

The Women’s World Boxing Championships have been a tremendous success for the Indian women boxers, with four gold medals, and the world has taken notice. These victories have showcased the immense talent and hard work put in by the Indian women boxers.

The Indian boxing federation is confident that these wins will inspire a whole new generation of young women to take up the sport and make India proud on the world stage.