Nikhat Zareen Advances to Final at Women's World Boxing Championships

India, 17 December 2025 — Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen has advanced to the final of the Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi, following a decisive victory in the semi-finals. Zareen, competing in the flyweight division, defeated her opponent from Kazakhstan with a unanimous 5-0 decision on Thursday.

Zareen's performance was characterized by her agility and strategic use of combinations, which kept her Kazakh opponent on the defensive throughout the bout. This win secures her a spot in the final, where she will face the reigning world champion from China.

The Women's World Boxing Championships, hosted in New Delhi, has seen significant participation from international athletes, highlighting the growing prominence of the sport in India. Zareen's advancement is significant, as she aims to add another feather to her cap after winning the Commonwealth Games gold earlier this year.

The final match is scheduled for Saturday, and a victory could make Zareen one of the few Indian boxers to achieve back-to-back world titles. The event is ongoing, with several other Indian boxers also competing for medals.

This championship is a crucial platform for Indian boxing, serving as a qualifier for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, thus carrying additional weight for athletes like Zareen.