Women's World Boxing Championships Highlights: Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain Crowned Champions As India Return With 4 Gold Medals
Women's World Boxing Championships Final Highlights: Nikhat Zareen (50kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) added two more gold medals to India's rich haul at the mega event
Women's World Boxing Championships Final Highlights: Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain made it a golden Sunday for India at the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi. While Nikhat Zareen won the gold in the 50kg category, Lovlina Borgohain clinched the yellow metal in the 75kg category. Nikhat Zareen registered a 5-0 victory in the final bout against Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam to claim India's third gold in the tournament before Lovlina Borgohain won the summit clash against Australia's Caitlin Parker with a split 5-2 verdict. On Saturday, Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) had also won gold in their respective categories
Here are the Highlights of Women's World Boxing Championships final:
- 21:43 (IST)World Boxing Final: It's a wrap!Okay, guys! That's all we have had for you from the Women's World Boxing Championships. India finish the tournament with four gold medals -- Nitu Ghanghas (48kg), Saweety Boora (81kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg) and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) -- equalling their previous best tally they achieved in 2006. Hope you liked our coverage. For more sports news, stay connected to NDTV Sports
- 21:36 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Best team award for India!
Team India bags the #BestTeamAward at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships 2023 @AjaySingh_SG @BFI_official pic.twitter.com/rDcezIxqnP
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 21:19 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Nikhat Zareen - The rising star!Back-to-back World Championship titles for Nikhat Zareen. She has been a boxing sensation for India for the past few years. The gold tonight will surely motivate her to continue the hard work.
Nikhat Conquers the Podium
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023
A proud moment for as @nikhat_zareen wins the medal in kg category at the #WWCHDelhi@AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindr @Mahindra_Auto @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma pic.twitter.com/oszNKCHxLf - 20:59 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Here's what Lovlina said after her maiden title -
Newly crowned world champion Lovlina after scripting history@AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma @LovlinaBorgohai pic.twitter.com/iggUkRbEpz
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 20:45 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: The historic moment for Lovlina!It is the maiden world title for Lovlina Borgohain as she becomes eighth Indian woman to clinch the honour.
Lovlina wins
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023
th Gold medal for
@AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @LovlinaBorgohai @Anurag_Office @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma pic.twitter.com/sMmdw2h8re - 20:23 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: A much-awaited glory for Indian boxing!This is the second time that India have won multiple gold medals in a single year. Last time it happened in 2006 when MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC had won a gold medal each in their respective weight categories.
- 20:18 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: 4th gold for India!While Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora bagged a gold medal each in their respective weight categories on Saturday, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain also clinched a gold medal apiece to help India end the tournament with 4 gold medals.
- 20:08 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Lovlina Borgohain wins!Lovlina Borgohain has won the 75kg final. She wins it 5-2 against the Australian star Caitlin Parker. The bout went down to the wire but Lovlina finally managed to clinch the victory.
The Olympic Medallist is now a World Champion
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023
Lovlina wins the bout @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @LovlinaBorgohai @Anurag_Office @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma pic.twitter.com/wqdRHWDfcT - 19:59 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: End of 2nd round!Caitlin Parker made a good comeback in the second round with some really good agility. The Australian has won second round. It's getting interesting now. Final round starts!
- 19:54 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: 1st round ends!Lovlina Borgohain started the round on a dominating note against her Australian opponent, but the latter bounced back really well in the latter phase of the round. Lovlina leads after the first round.
- 19:51 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Lovlina Borgohain's bout kicks off!Lovlina Borgohain's final bout against Australia's Caitlin Parker has kicked off.
Next Up : 🇮🇳 @LovlinaBorgohai in action@AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @IBA_Boxing pic.twitter.com/EJECHhVdhq
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 19:35 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: How much more time for Lovlina's bout?At the moment, the welter weight final (63-66kg) is underway. After this bout gets over, it will be that of Lovlina Borgohain that will follow. She will be competing in the middle weight category (70-75kg) against Caitlin Parker of Australia.
- 19:24 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Have a look again at how Nikhat celebrated her win!
Glimpses from the iconic moment etched in the history of boxing forever @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma @nikhat_zareen pic.twitter.com/1txP0mxdNW
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 19:19 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: BFI president congratulates Nikhat Zareen -Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh believes Nikhat Zareen will be a "shining example" for all the young girls in the country.
BFI President @AjaySingh_SG congratulates India’s golden girl @nikhat_zareen on her fabulous win today securing India’s 3rd Gold medal at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship 2023. pic.twitter.com/9ic6KmPc7Y
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 19:03 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: "Toughest bout of all" - NikhatHere is what Nikhat Zareen said after bagging her second world title - "I am happy that I have become world champion for the second time in a different weight category, which is an Olympic weight category. Today was the toughest bout of all as she has been an Asian champion too. This is good for me as my next target is Asian Games, there I am likely to face her again. Hopefully, I will do even better there."
x World Champion 🇮🇳 @nikhat_zareen ’s reaction right after scripting history @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma https://t.co/29Wd7lBDfx pic.twitter.com/kLcmJzLdcw
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 18:58 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: A moment to remember for Nikhat Zareen!
Nikhat Zareen Remember the name @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @nikhat_zareen @Anurag_Office @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma pic.twitter.com/REOnDeYDHL
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 18:36 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: What a bout it was!Nikhat Zareen was dominant in the first round, but Nguyen Thi Tam bounced back really well in the second round. The third round saw Nikhat improving her performance and eventually win the contest by a unanimous verdict.
- 18:19 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: NIKHAT ZAREEN WINS!!!Nikhat Zareen has won the 50kg final. She has become only the second Indian boxer to win two or more world titles. What a historic moment this is for Indian boxing.
Consecutive World Championships medal for Nikhat Zareen
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023
Nikhat wins the bout @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @anandmahindra @IBA_Boxing @Mahindra_Auto @saweetyboora @MahindraRise @NehaAnandBrahma pic.twitter.com/IIi22RFjTZ - 18:14 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: 2nd round ends!Nikhat Zareen has got a good fight in the second round.
- 18:10 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Nikhat leads after first round!The first round of play is over. While Nikhat Zareen put some good blows in the phase, she also received some from her opponent Nguyen Thi Tam. Nikhat won the first round by a unanimous verdict.
- 18:07 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: The match kicks off!The final match at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex has kicked off!
- 18:01 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Nikhat's final bout all set to start!Nikhat Zareen's final bout in the 50kg final is all set to kick off in just some minutes from now. She had won the title last year, can she win it again? Well, let's see...
Reigning World Champion 🇮🇳 @Nikhatzareen is here to defend her title @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @IBA_Boxing pic.twitter.com/wyien1XI7n
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023 - 17:39 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Nikhat Zareen eyes glory!Nikhat Zareen will battle it out against two-time Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam in the final of the 50kg. It she happens to win the bout, she will become only the second Indian woman to win the world title more than once. MC Mary Kom is so far the only Indian to do so with 6 titles to her name.
- 17:22 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: What are the final match timings?Nikhat Zareen's final match is in the 50kg category. Her bout will start around 6 PM IST. Lovlina Borgohain will play her summit clash in the 75kg category. Her bout will kick off around 7:30 PM IST.
BATTLE OF THE STARS
— Boxing Federation (@BFI_official) March 26, 2023
A chance to create history for the @nikhat_zareen & @LovlinaBorgohai @AjaySingh_SG l @debojo_m#itshertime #WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi @Media_SAI @IBA_Boxing pic.twitter.com/8krTjjCtJl - 17:12 (IST)World Boxing Final Live: Welcome guys!Hello everyone, welcome to the live blog of the final day of the Women's World Boxing Championships. India's Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will be in action today. Stay connected for the live updates!
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