“It will be impossible to break six-time World champion Mary Kom’s record. But, I am determined to change the colour of the medal she won (bronze) in the Olympics,” said newly-crowned World women’s boxing champion Nikhat Zareen.
In an exclusive interview with The Hindu before leaving for the National camp on Sunday, ahead of next month’s Commonwealth Games, the 25-year-old Nikhat felt it was impossible to break Mary Kom’s record. “I don’t think I can compete that long in the circuit,” she said.
“I am glad I could win a World championship gold in Mary Kom’s category (52kg) and I hope continue her rich legacy in women’s boxing,” Nikhat added.
