Women's World Boxing: Parents proud as Nikhat Zareen braves all odds to attain glory

19 May, 2022

Hyderabad, May 19 (IANS) Nikhat Zareen, who on Thursday became the fifth Indian woman boxer to win a gold medal in the world championship, attained glory in a 13-year-long journey with sheer hard work and determination.

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