Clinical Nikhat Zareen secures 4:1 in Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament

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 Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.

Other notable on the first day 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.

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.