Meet India’s Women Boxers Ready to Shine at Asian Games 2023

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As the Asian Games 2023 approaches in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, India’s female boxing contingent, guided by the experienced Nikhat Zareen, is poised to make its mark, eyeing both a rich medal haul and the coveted Paris Olympic ticket.

The boxing events at the Asian Games are set to commence on September 24. Below are the profiles of the Indian women boxers who will be participating in the Games, as provided by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

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  • Nikhat Zareen (50 kg)

    • Date of Birth: 14-06-1996
    • Place of Birth: Nizamabad, Telangana
    • Style: Orthodox

Nikhat Zareen, a two-time world champion, stands as a formidable presence in the global boxing arena. She holds the distinction of being the only Indian boxer, apart from Mary Kom, to secure multiple gold medals at the World Boxing Championships. Nikhat, hailing from Nizamabad, shattered norms by becoming the first Muslim woman to compete professionally for India. Her journey has been marked by resilience, including a comeback from a debilitating shoulder injury in 2017. Nikhat aims to shine at the Asian Games and secure her ticket to the Paris Olympics.

Achievements:

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AchievementYear
Gold medal at World Championships, New Delhi, India2023
Gold medal at National Boxing Championship, Bhopal2022
Gold medal at Commonwealth Games, Birmingham2022
Gold medal at World Championships, Istanbul2022
Gold medal at Strandja Boxing Tournament, Bulgaria2022
Gold medal at National Boxing Championships, Hisar2021
Bronze medal at Istanbul Bosphorus tournament in Turkey2021
Bronze medal at India Open, Guwahati2019
Silver medal at the Thailand Open2019
Asian Boxing Championships, Bangkok: Bronze2019
70th Strandja Boxing Tournament, Sofia, Bulgaria: Gold2019
56th Belgrade Winner International Championship; Serbia:2018
Women Senior Nationals; Rohtak; Haryana: Bronze2018
Gold at Senior National Championship, Guwahati2015
Junior and Youth World Championship, Turkey: Gold2011
  • Preeti Dahiya (54 Kg)

    • Date of Birth: 23-10-2003
    • Place of Birth: Bhiwani, Haryana
    • Stance: Southpaw

Preeti’s boxing journey began at a young age under the guidance of her uncle, a national-level boxer. Her rapid rise in the sport includes winning silver and gold medals at the Khelo India Games and impressive performances at international events like the Youth Asian Championships and Senior Asian Championships. Preeti is determined to make her mark at the Asian Games and continue her journey towards excellence.

Achievements:

AchievementYear
Women’s World Championships – Participated2023
Bronze medal at the Asian Championships, Jordan2022
Gold at Khelo India Youth Games, Panchkula2021
Youth Asian Championships, Silver2021
Silver at Khelo India Youth Games, Guwahati2020

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  • Parveen Hooda (57 Kg)

    • Date of Birth: 15-4-2000
    • Hometown: Rurki Village, Rohtak, Haryana
    • Style: Orthodox

Parveen Hooda’s remarkable journey from Rurki Village, Rohtak, exemplifies determination. With limited resources, she found her way into boxing through a local academy established by the village Sarpanch. Inspired by Mary Kom and Vijender Singh, Parveen climbed the ranks, securing medals at events like the South Asian Games and Asian Championships. She aims to add to her medal collection at the Asian Games.

Achievements:

AchievementYear
Gold at 2022 Asian Championships, Jordan2022
Bronze at 2022 World Championships, Turkey2022
Gold at 2021 Senior Nationals, Hisar2021
Gold at 2019 South Asian Games, Nepal2019
  • Jaismine Lamboria (60 Kg)

    • Date of Birth: 30-08-2001
    • Place of Birth: Bhiwani, Haryana
    • Style: Southpaw

Jaismine Lamboria‘s boxing journey began with the inspiration of her uncles, who achieved international success in the sport. Supported by her family, she excelled in national and international competitions, winning gold at the Youth Eskar All Female Box Cup and medals at events like the Commonwealth Games. Jaismine aspires to shine at the Asian Games with her growing experience.

Achievements:

AchievementYearTournament
Bronze at 2022 Commonwealth Games, Birmingham2022International
Silver at Boxam International Boxing tournament Castellon Spain 1st to 7th March 20212021International
Gold medal at Youth Eskar All Female Box Cup 2019 at Dublin, Ireland2019International
Bronze medal at ASBC Asian youth men’s and women’s boxing championship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on 11th to 17th November 20192019International
Gold medal at 3rd youth Women’s National Boxing Championship 2019 at Rudrapur, Uttarakhand2019National
Gold medal at All India University February 2019 at Udaipur, Rajasthan2019National
Gold medal at All India University boxing tournament from 20th to 24th December 2019 at C.C.S. University, Meerut2019National
Gold medal at Khelo India youth games from 10th to 22nd January 2020 at Guwahati, Assam2020National
Silver at 2021 Senior National Championships, Hisar2021National
Silver at 2022 National Games, Gujarat2022National

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  • Arundhati Choudhary (66 Kg)

    • Date of Birth: September 5, 2001
    • Place of Birth: Kota, Rajasthan
    • Style: Southpaw

Arundhati Choudhary‘s journey from Kota, Rajasthan, reflects her determination to pursue a career in sports despite initial resistance. Her achievements include multiple gold medals at the Khelo India Games and impressive performances at international events like the IIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Championships. Arundhati aims to secure a gold medal for India at the Olympics, making the Asian Games a crucial step in her journey.

Achievements:

TournamentYearWeightMedal
National Junior Boxing Championship201760 kgGold
Junior National Men & Women Boxing Championship201870 kgSilver
Khelo India School Games201860 kgGold
Khelo India Games201960 kgGold
Khelo India Guwahati202069 kgGold
Women’s Nationals202170 kgGold
Valeria Demyanova International Tournament201760 kgGold
7th National Cup Serbia201860 kgGold
Junior Nations Cup201866 kgGold
Boxem International Youth Tournament Murcia, Spain201969 kgSilver
Golden Gloves201969 kgParticipated
ASBC Youth Asian Men & Women Championship201969 kgBronze
AIBA Youth Men’s and Women’s World Boxing Championships202169 kgGold
  • Lovlina Borgohain (75 Kg)

    • Date of Birth: 02-10-1997
    • Place of Birth: Assam
    • Style: Orthodox

Tokyo Olympics bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain‘s remarkable journey in boxing began with the guidance of her first coach, Padum Boro. Her accolades include gold at the Asian Championships and Senior National Championships. Lovlina’s determination and impressive track record make her a strong contender at the Asian Games, where she aims to shine and continue her quest for Olympic glory.

Achievements:

YearTournamentMedal
2023World Championships, New Delhi, IndiaGold
2022Senior National Championships, BhopalGold
2022Asian Championships, DubaiGold
2021Tokyo OlympicsBronze
2020Asia-Oceania Olympic Qualifier, JordanBronze
2019World Championships, RussiaBronze
2019Umakhanov Memorial International Boxing Tournament, RussiaGold
2019India Open, GuwahatiSilver
201970th Strandja Elite Women Boxing Championships, Sofia, BulgariaBronze
20193rd Women’s National Championship, VijaynagarGold
201820th AIBA Women’s World Championship, DelhiBronze
2018Ulaanbaatar Cup, International Boxing Championship, MongoliaSilver
2018Indian Women’s Senior National Championships, RohtakSilver
2018Indian Open Boxing Tournament, New DelhiGold
2017President’s Cup tournament in AstanaBronze
2017Asian Boxing Championships, Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamBronze
2015Nations Women’s Youth Cup (Subotica, Serbia)Silver
2014Golden Gloves of Vojvodina Youth Memorial Tournament (Subotica, Serbia)Bronze
2014Nations Women’s Youth Cup (Vrbas, Serbia)Bronze
2013Nations Women’s Junior Cup (Zrenjanin, Serbia)Silver
2012Indian Women’s Junior National ChampionshipsGold

 

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