Nikhat's form augurs well for India with the Olympics coming up next year.
Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju advised the Boxing Federation of India to be transparent and resolve the Nikhat Zareen-Mary Kom in the best possible manner.
Coaching crisis, heartbreaks and Olympic setbacks mark a disastrous year for Indian boxing
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) elections have been put on hold after conflicting orders from the Delhi and Himachal Pradesh High Courts.
It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking medal-less Olympic campaign but asserted that she would be back stronger with the help of a personal coach that she is currently trying to find.
'I'm both excited and nervous because people have a lot of expectations from me.'
Mary Kom rebuffed Nikhat's attempted hug owing to a bitter build-up to the bout.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio broadcast, urged people to reduce their oil intake by 10% as a step towards fighting obesity. He highlighted the rising obesity rates in India and globally, emphasizing the need for healthier lifestyles. Modi also shared messages from Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, who urged people to adopt healthy habits and avoid fried food. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Shetty highlighted the medical seriousness of obesity and linked it to excessive carbohydrate intake and oil consumption. Modi concluded by challenging 10 people to reduce their oil intake and pass the challenge on to 10 others.
Rakul is a denim girl... Raashii in London... Fatima in Amsterdam...
Expectations were high from Paris and observers of the game felt at least one, if not two medals, could be expected from the six boxers who qualified.
Zareen Khan reveals what it means to stay confident in an industry which labels you as a 'plus-size' person.
Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu have joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiative to combat obesity, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices.
'All I am saying is just give me a chance. It is my dream to compete in the Olympics too.'
'I am not saying let me go to the Olympics. I am asking for a fair chance for a trial.'
'All these years I have been training for what? What is the point if I cannot compete?'
Reigning junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (54kg) settled for a silver medal after her winning run was finally halted at the AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships in Albena, Bulgaria on Sunday.
Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain is facing a weight class dilemma after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) scrapped her current 75kg category for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. The boxer will either have to move down to 70kg or bulk up to +80kg.
The 17-year-old Nikhat Zareen (54kg) of India continued her winning run to enter the final of the AIBA Women's Youth World Boxing Championships in Albena, Bulgaria.
Raashii explores London... Karisma shoots for a dance show... Nimrat makes a Ganpati...
Check out Indian athletes' schedule for Thursday, August 1, Day 6 of competition
So many Bollywood divas walked down the blue carpet of The Times Of India Film Awards OTT Edition 2023, held over the weekend.
MC Mary Kom, saying it would just be a "formality" to beat her in the trials for the Olympic qualifiers.
'The girls will do well, I hope we get one or two medals. It could be a silver or may be even a gold.'
India has proposed to conduct all those disciplines that were axed from the 2026 Commonwealth Games to ensure that the country's medal tally is not affected when the event is held in Glasgow.
Nikhat made short work of Brazil's Caroline De Almeida to notch up a dominant 5-0 win.
'Basically, I have hit energy saving mode, indulge my sweet tooth on cheat days, do grocery shopping, listen to music, it helps me stay calm.'
Stars Walk the red carpet of The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards
Film folk looked gorgeous as they stepped out on the red carpet of the Mid-Day Showbiz Icons Awards, 2024.
A look at India's schedule at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024:
Nikhat Zareen described her pre-quarterfinal defeat at the Paris Games as the most excruciating loss of her career and the Indian boxing star vowed to return with renewed passion to achieve her dream of winning an Olympic medal
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.
Two-time world champion Zareen defeated the two-time Asian Champion Nguyen by unanimous decision.
Film folk celebrated Eid Al-Adha with pretty pictures and warm words on Instagram.
Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and former junior World champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) were among eight Indian boxers to make the finals, while five others settled for bronze medals in the 56th Belgrade International Tournament in Serbia.
World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach struck gold at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament.
Film folk get fashionable on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit Awards 2024 in Mumbai.
Film folk have been celebrating these last few days. Here's looking at just how.
Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 6, Thursday, August 1, 2024:
Fernandez evaluated India's chances at the upcoming Summer Games.
Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
The launch coincides with the birthday of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India's Olympic-bound contingent will make the country proud and live up to the aspirations of 140 crore people
