Nikhat Zareen, who on Sunday received her second world championship by defeating Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam within the 50kg class, mentioned it was the hardest competitors of her profession.
“It was the toughest competition of my boxing career. I had 6 bouts and each opponent was tough but in the end I won the gold medal which makes me very happy,” Zareen mentioned after the match.
Thanking her coach and followers for his or her help, she mentioned, “I’m very pleased to be the world champion for the second time. I might additionally wish to thank my coaches in addition to the help employees who helped me put together for the World Championships. I might additionally wish to thank the house viewers who supported me from the start. I gave it my all and the credit score goes to everybody. This medal is for my India.
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On Sunday, Zareen defeated Tam by a 5-0 choice and have become the second Indian after the legendary MC Mary Kom to win the distinguished title twice.
Neetu Ghanghas (48kg) and Sweety Boora (81kg) have been topped world champions on Saturday.
Hosts India look to equal their greatest ever efficiency in gold medals, with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain taking the ring on the finish of the day.
India had received 4 gold at residence within the 2006 version which was additionally the nation’s greatest ever efficiency with eight medals together with one silver.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
