'I'm both excited and nervous because people have a lot of expectations from me.'
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.
Nikhat's form augurs well for India with the Olympics coming up next year.
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.
As boxer Nikhat Zareen prepares to head to her first World Championships in the 51 kg category, she feels she has plenty in her armoury to go the distance.
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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.
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.
Double Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is among only three track and field athletes retained in the sports ministry's revamped TOPS core group.
'The girls will do well, I hope we get one or two medals. It could be a silver or may be even a gold.'
Stars Walk the red carpet of The Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards
'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.'
Film folk looked gorgeous as they stepped out on the red carpet of the Mid-Day Showbiz Icons Awards, 2024.
Mary Kom rebuffed Nikhat's attempted hug owing to a bitter build-up to the bout.
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
Zareen Khan reveals what it means to stay confident in an industry which labels you as a 'plus-size' person.
'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?'
Film folk celebrated Eid Al-Adha with pretty pictures and warm words on Instagram.
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.
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.
Nikhat made short work of Brazil's Caroline De Almeida to notch up a dominant 5-0 win.
MC Mary Kom, saying it would just be a "formality" to beat her in the trials for the Olympic qualifiers.
Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 6, Thursday, August 1, 2024:
Film folk get fashionable on the red carpet at the Bollywood Hungama's Style Icons Summit Awards 2024 in Mumbai.
World Championship medallist Amit Panghal and Sachin Siwach struck gold at the 75th Strandja Memorial tournament.
Film folk have been celebrating these last few days. Here's looking at just how.
Two-time world champion Zareen defeated the two-time Asian Champion Nguyen by unanimous decision.
Glimpses of Indian athletes in action at the 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
Fernandez evaluated India's chances at the upcoming Summer Games.
Refusing to share her exact concerns, Mary Kom said she would rather discuss them in the meeting with Mandaviya and BFI top brass.
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
Five Indian boxers, aiming for glory at the upcoming Paris Olympics, will embark on a month-long training camp in Germany.
The launch coincides with the birthday of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.
Film folk posted moments from their Eid celebrations.
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.
The reigning world champion had won her Tokyo bronze in the 69kg category.
On Friday, Sachin Siwach opened India's account with a win in the 57kg category against New Zealand's Alex Mukuka.
Vinesh will be replaced by the Cuban wrestler, Yuznelys Guzman, whom she beat on Tuesday.
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