CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Zareen became the fifth Indian women’s boxer to win a gold medal at the World Championships, joining Mary Kom, Laishram Sarita Devi, Jenny R. L., and Lekha K. C. She was only the second Indian boxer to win a World Championships Gold Medal abroad (outside India) after M.C.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mary Kom is regarded as one of the most decorated athletes and boxers from India having won medals in all the continental events. She was the only female boxer from India to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics and also went on to win the bronze medal.

Detailed explanation-3: -Get results and know all medal winners. Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and world champion Nikhat Zareen registered contrasting victories to win the gold medals in their respective weight categories at the Women’s National Boxing Championships 2022 in Bhopal on Monday.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nikhat Zareen beat Thailand’s Jutamas Jitpong in the 52kg final in Istanbul on Thursday to become the fifth Indian boxer to win a gold medal at Women’s World Championship.