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Every competition has made me a better boxer: Olympic debutant Nikhat Zareen

NEW DELHI: At a time when Indian boxing is struggling to put together its best contingent for the Paris Olympics, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has emerged as the country’s best bet for a medal — in the women’s 50kg class — at the upcoming Summer Games.

The Times of India · May 8, 2024

Interview | Boxer Lovlina aims to better the colour of her medal in Paris

Lovlina Borgohain, a rising star in Indian boxing, aims to change the color of her Olympic medal in Paris 2024.

The Hindu · Apr 26, 2024

Nikhat Zareen ready to step out of Mary Kom's shadow: Coach

NEW DELHI: According to coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez, two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is prepared to emerge out of MC Mary Kom's shadow and win a medal in the Olympics in Paris.

The Times of India · Apr 10, 2024

Asian Games Boxing | Lovlina loses in 75 kg gold medal bout to China’s Li Qian

Lovlina Borgohain (silver) & Parveen Hooda (bronze) won India's final medals at Asian Games. Borgohain was out-punched in 75kg final by Li Qian, while Parveen lost to Lin Yu Ting due to height disadvantage.

The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games | Lovlina Borgohain storms into final with a Paris ticket

Lovlina Borgohain won her semifinal bout at the Asian Games in Hangzhou to qualify for Paris 2024. She overcame Thailand's Maneekon Baison in a tight bout, using her height and reach to take the first round 5-0. In the final round, Lovlina followed her coaches' instructions and dominated, winning unanimously..

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Asian Games: Lovlina books Paris Olympics ticket; Preeti, Narender sign off with bronze

NEW DELHI: World champion Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) showcased her mettle by securing an Olympic quota spot for herself in style during her remarkable journey to the final at the Asian Games.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

Asian Games boxing | Preeti, Lovlina enter semis, assuring India of two medals

Preeti Pawar & Lovlina Borgohain secure Olympic quotas in Asian Games. Preeti defeated Kazakhstan's Zhaina Shekerbekova 4-1 in 54kg qtr-final, Lovlina beat South Korea's Seong Suyeon 5-0 in 75kg. Nikhat Zareen 1st Indian to win Olympic quota. Semifinalists in 50-60kg, finalists in 66-75kg qualify for Paris Olympics.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Asian Games 2023: Nikhat and Lovlina headline India’s challenge in the boxing ring

For a sport with widely held notions of strength and masculinity in popular culture, boxing in India has been headlined mainly by women in recent times. As the sport with the fourth-highest medal count for India at the Asian Games, it has contributed 57 medals, but the inclusion of the…

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

'Demonstrate in action what true sporting spirit is...': PM Modi extends best wishes to Indian contingent

NEW DELHI: The Hangzhou Asian Games officially commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony on Saturday, featuring Olympic medalist boxer Lovlina Borgohain and men's hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh as India's flag-bearers.

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Chance for Neeraj Chopra-led India to showcase its sporting prowess at Asian Games

With the Asian Games starting on September 23 officially, it is expected that the strong Indian contingent led by Neeraj Chopra will put up a good and valiant show at the games which was scheduled to be held in 2022 was delayed due to COVID-19

The Hindu · Sep 22, 2023