PM Modi congratulates the gold medalist in the world boxing championships, know about who is Nikhat Zareen, her age, height and religion
In the finals at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Sunday, two of India’s most renowned boxers, Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, triumphed admirably by contrasting margins, capping off an exceptional campaign by giving India the most gold medals (four) at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship.
While Lovlina (75 kg), bronze medalist at the Tokyo Olympics, won her first Worlds gold with a 5-2 victory on points over Caitlin Parker of Australia after the match was reviewed, the defending World champion Nikhat (50 kg) defeated Nguyem Thi Tam of Vietnam to win gold for a second consecutive year at the competition.
In a tweet praising Zareen, PM Modi noted that she had demonstrated exceptional skill as a champion and had frequently brought dignity to India.
Boxer Nikhat Zareen biography, age, height, family, parents, state, religion and medals
2023 WORLD CHAMPION 🥇
Ecstatic. Humbled. Grateful 😇
Extremely special for me to start the year with my second gold medal at World Championships in front of the home crowd. Thankful for your prayers and support 🙏
India, this one is for you 🇮🇳#WWCHDelhi #WorldChampionships pic.twitter.com/9sDlmrkvuv— Nikhat Zareen (@nikhat_zareen) March 27, 2023
Congratulations to @nikhat_zareen for her spectacular victory at the World Boxing Championships and winning a Gold. She is an outstanding champion whose success has made India proud on many occasions. pic.twitter.com/PS8Sn6HbOD
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2023
With this victory, Nikhat became the second Indian female fighter to win two gold medals at the World Championships, joining boxing legend Mary Kom, who has a competition record of six gold medals.
Who is Nikhat Zareen?
Nikhat Zareen, the Indian boxer was born on June 14, 1996, and is currently 26 years old with her height at 5 feet 7 inches. She is a two-time world champion. She won a gold medal at the 2011 AIBA Women’s Youth & Junior World Boxing Championships in Antalya.
Nikhat Zareen’s parents and siblings
In the Andhra Pradesh (Telangana) city of Nizamabad, Mohammad Jameel Ahmed and Parveen Sultana gave birth to Nikhat Zareen.
She has two sisters named Anjum Minaaz and Afnan Zareen. She is a Muslim and follows the Islam religion.
Nikhat Zareen boyfriend
There is no information about Nikhat Zareen’s relationships and is not known if she is dating anyone.
Nikhat Zareen education
She graduated from Nirmala Hrudaya Girls High School in Nizamabad with her primary education. She is a student at AV College in Hyderabad, Telangana, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.
Nikhat Zareen career
Zareen has been working as a staff officer in the Bank of India’s zonal office in AC Guards, Hyderabad, since June 2021.
Zareen was introduced to boxing by her father, Mohammad Jameel Ahmed, and she trained with him for a year.
Nikhat started working with Dronacharya Awardee IV Rao at the Sports Authority of India in Vishakhapatnam after being admitted there in 2009. One year later, in 2010, she was recognised as the “golden best boxer” in the Erode Nationals.
Nikhat Zareen’s net worth
The estimated net worth of Nikhat Zareen in 2023 is $1 million, as stated in several sources. She earns this money through boxing in addition to her job.
When Mahindra & Mahindra gifted Nikhat Zareen, the recently crowned two-time World Champion, a brand-new Thar SUV, she decided against buying a Mercedes.
Zareen has previously stated that she planned to buy a Mercedes with the winnings but after getting a Thar SUV, she dropped the plan.