Nikhat Faces Jyoti in Showdown for 51kg Title

Rapid Summary

• Nikhat Zareen, two-time World champion, defeated V. Lakshaya 5-0 in the 51kg category semifinal at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad’s Saroornagar Indoor stadium. She will face Jyoti in the final.
• Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina borgohain secured a first-round stoppage win against Sneha to enter the 75kg final.
• Nitu Ghanghas, World championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, defeated Manju Rani in the 48kg category semifinal and will compete with Chanchal for the title.
• Saweety Boora outclassed Babita Bisht 5-0 to advance to the final of the 80kg division.
• Former youth World champion Ankushita Boro beat Amita Kundu by a score of 5-0 and will compete against shashi in the summit clash of the 65kg division.

Indian Opinion Analysis
The strong performances by India’s elite women boxers highlight both individual excellence and collective growth in Indian boxing on an international scale. nikhat Zareen’s continued dominance cements her status as a national favorite, while wins from other champions such as Lovlina Borgohain and Nitu Ghanghas reflect depth across various weight categories within India’s talent pool.Organized tournaments like this not only offer top-tier competition but also foster local interest, especially when established champions like Nikhat attract spectators’ attention at home venues such as Hyderabad’s Saroornagar Stadium.This tournament could amplify India’s reputation globally for producing world-class female athletes consistently across sports categories-essential not just for showcasing prowess but also inspiring future generations nationwide towards boxing as a viable athletic pursuit.

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