Alongside nikhat

World Champion Nikhat: One of India’s brightest hopes for a medal in boxing, Nikhat Zareen was eliminated after her bad luck in the draw saw her face number one seed, China’s Wu Yu in the pre-quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a heartfelt post on social media, Nikhat promised to return stronger in the next quadrennial event.

The two-time World Champion Nikhat struggled heavily against her opponent’s fast aggressive style and impeccable footwork and lost 0-5 in the women’s 50 kg category.

“The Olympic dream I’ve cherished for so long didn’t unfold as I had hoped. After countless hours of training, sacrifices, and unwavering determination, this moment slipped through my fingers. This defeat is the hardest I’ve ever faced; it cuts deep and is almost unbearable. My heart is heavy, but it remains unbroken. I accept it with grace and will do my best to find a way forward in my life,” the boxer wrote on X.