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India's Nikhat Zareen wins gold medal in Women's World Boxing Championship
India's young flyweight boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched the gold medal by defeating Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas 5-0 in the final match of the World Women's Boxing Championships in Istanbul. Nikhat has won this gold medal in the 52 kg weight category.
Nikhat Zareen became fifth Indian woman to win gold medal at the World Boxing Championships
The Nizamabad (Telangana)-born boxer Nikhat Zareen became the only fifth Indian woman to secure a gold medal at the World Boxing Championships after record six-time champion Mary Kom (2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018), Sarita Devi (2006), Jenny RL (2006) and Lekha KC (2006).
Apart from Nikhat Zareen, Manisha (57kg) and Parveen (63kg) won the bronze medal.
India’s overall medal tally in the World Boxing Championships 2022
India’s overall medal tally has gone up to 39 medals, including 10 gold, eight silver and 21 bronze, in the 12 editions of the prestigious event—the third highest after Russia (60) and China (50).(inp:ddnews)
Important facts for upcoming exams from the above Current Affairs Topic
- Nikhat Zareen was born: 14 June 1996, Nizamabad, Andhra Pradesh (now in Telangana)
- Weight of Nikhat Zareen: 51 kg (112 lb)
- Sport: Boxing
- Weight class of Nikhat Zareen: Flyweight
Nikhat Zareen medal record in Women's amateur boxing
- World Championships 2022 Istanbul: Gold medal
- Asian Championships 2019 Bangkok: Bronze medal
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