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Nikhat Zareen kicked off her campaign with a strong 4-1 win, showcasing her world-class form. Anjali delivered the day’s biggest upset by defeating bronze medalist Manisha Moun. Other stars like Nitu and Laxmi also dominated their opening bouts with flawless victories. The tournament offers winners a shot at the national camp, raising the stakes for all competitors.

Key Points: Nikhat Zareen Wins Opener as Anjali Upsets Manisha Moun in Elite Boxing

  • Nikhat Zareen wins 4-1 in 48-51kg opener
  • Anjali shocks Manisha Moun in 57-60kg bout
  • Nitu and Laxmi secure dominant 5-0 victories
  • Over 100 boxers compete for national camp spots
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Elite Women's Boxing: Two-Time World Champ Nikhat Zareen starts in style; Anjali stuns Manisha Moun

Two-time world champ Nikhat Zareen dominates while Anjali stuns bronze medalist Manisha Moun in Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament opener.

"Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in a major upset – IANS"

Hyderabad

, June 28 (IANS) Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen opened her campaign in the 48–51kg category with a clinical 4:1 win over Uttar Pradesh’s Rashi Sharma in the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.

In another bout, Haryana’s Anjali got the better of World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun in the 57-60 kg category.

Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, including the top 12 teams from the 8th Elite Women’s Nationals—Railways, Haryana, All India Police, Services, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Sikkim—alongside host Telangana, the Combined SAI National Centre of Excellence team, and the TOPS Core & 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 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 in this weight category.

The pugilists will compete across ten weight categories. The gold and silver medalists in each category will get the opportunity to join the elite national camp in Patiala. More than 100 other top contenders are competing in the event.

All teams can field a maximum of 10 boxers provided they are born between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006. The championships will be conducted as per the World Boxing Technical & Competitions Rules, wherein each bout will consist of three rounds of three minutes each, with a minute’s rest in between. A ten-point scoring system shall be followed, while the review system will not be used.

- IANS

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Priya S
Anjali defeating Manisha Moun is a huge upset! Shows how competitive Indian women's boxing has become. More power to these athletes 💪 Hope they get proper facilities and support to shine at international level too.
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Rohit P
While the performances are great, I wish BFI would organize more such tournaments across India. Many talented boxers from smaller states don't get enough exposure. The concentration seems to be only on traditional strongholds like Haryana and Punjab.
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian sports, I'm amazed by the depth in women's boxing! Nitu's 5-0 win shows complete domination. When will we see these matches streamed internationally? Would love to watch from Canada.
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Kavya N
Telangana's Yashi Sharma winning 5-0 makes me so happy! 🥊 Southern states are finally getting recognition in boxing. Hope this inspires more girls from our region to take up combat sports.
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Michael C
The technical level shown by Indian boxers has improved tremendously. The 10-point scoring system adoption is good - brings uniformity with international standards. Looking forward to seeing these athletes at Paris 2024!

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