Nikhat Zareen’s Spectacular Comeback After 21 Months

Indian star boxer and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen made a sensational return to the ring after a 21-month break, grabbing the gold medal at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 held in Greater Noida. Representing Telangana, Nikhat proved her class once again with a dominant performance that thrilled Indian fans.

Dominant Performance in the 51 kg Category

Competing in the 51 kg category, Nikhat delivered a flawless display throughout the tournament.

In the finals, she defeated Guo Yi-Juan of Chinese Taipei with a unanimous 5-0 decision.

Earlier, she overcame Ganieva Gulsevar of Uzbekistan in the semifinals, continuing her aggressive form.

Her return to international boxing after the Paris Olympics proved to be nothing short of remarkable.

Historic Medal Haul for India

India achieved a record-breaking performance at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025.

A total of 15 Indian boxers reached the finals, marking a rare and proud moment in the history of Indian boxing.

On the final day, Indian women dominated the ring, securing multiple gold medals.

Women’s Gold Medal Winners

Nikhat Zareen – 51 kg

Jasmine Lamboria – 57 kg

Meenakshi – 48 kg

Preeti – 54 kg

Arundhati Chaudhary – 70 kg

Nupur – 80+ kg

Men’s Gold Medal Winners

Sachin Siwach

Hitesh Gulia

Their remarkable victories showcased the rising strength of Indian boxing on the global stage.

India Tops the Medal Tally

India finished at the top of the points table with a massive overall medal tally:

9 Gold Medals

6 Silver Medals

5 Bronze Medals

Sports experts believe that this outstanding performance on home soil is a promising sign ahead of the Asian Games and other major international competitions.

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