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Nikhat Zareen kicked off her Elite Women's Boxing Tournament campaign with a confident 4-1 victory. Anjali pulled off a major upset by defeating World Championships bronze medalist Manisha Moun. Other winners included world champion Nitu and TOPS athlete Laxmi. The tournament serves as a qualifier for the elite national camp in Patiala.

Key Points: Nikhat Zareen Wins Opener at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament Hyderabad

  • Nikhat Zareen dominates Rashi Sharma 4:1 in 48-51kg
  • Anjali stuns bronze medalist Manisha Moun
  • Nitu cruises past Rajani Singh 5:0
  • TOPS athlete Laxmi wins 51-54kg bout
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Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Two-Time World Champion Nikhat Zareen starts in style

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen starts strong with a 4-1 win, while Anjali upsets Manisha Moun at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament.

"Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma – Boxing Federation of India"

Hyderabad, June 28

Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh's Rashi Sharma in the 48-51kg category while Haryana's Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at Hyderabad's Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India.

The event, to be held from June 27 to July 1, features 15 participating units--12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad.

Other notable Day 1 results included a win for 2023 world champion Nitu (Haryana) in 45-48kg over Rajani Singh (UP) 5:0, while Telangana's Yashi Sharma defeated K Monisha (Tamil Nadu) 5:0 in the 60-65kg category.

Another standout from the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) setup, Laxmi, posted a dominant 5:0 win in the 51-54kg bout against Ragini (UP). Former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro is also in the fray.

The gold and silver medalists in each of the 10 weight categories will be selected for the elite national camp to be held in Patiala.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see women's boxing getting this level of attention in India. But I wish Doordarshan or Sports18 would broadcast these matches live. How can we support our athletes if we can't watch them perform?
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Ananya R
As someone from Hyderabad, I'm so proud our city is hosting such a prestigious event! The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium looks world-class. More power to Telangana Boxing Federation for organizing this 👏
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Vikram M
Haryana continues to produce boxing champions! First Mary Kom, now Nikhat and Anjali showing their class. The sports culture in northern states is really something special.
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Kavya N
While we celebrate these wins, let's not forget the struggle these athletes face. Many come from humble backgrounds and train without proper facilities. Govt should increase funding for boxing academies across India.
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Sarah B
Impressive performances all around! The depth of talent in Indian women's boxing is remarkable. Looking forward to seeing these athletes at Paris 2024. Go Team India! 🥊

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