Hyderabad: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen's parents expressed their happiness after she won gold at the Women's World Boxing Championship in Istanbul. Speaking to ETV Bharat, Nikhat Zareen's father Jameel Ahmed said, "He is proud of his daughter and the whole country was waiting for this gold. It is a matter of happiness, the whole country waited for this gold. The country, people from the boxing fraternity and I are proud of her... Kavitha (TRS MLC) met us and we asked for financial support; CM sanctioned Rs 50 lakhs, it was a turning point," he said.
Meanwhile, Nikhat Zareen's mother Parveen Sultana said, "I am very happy and proud of her (Nikhat Zareen). Inshallah, step by step she will reach the Olympic games." Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao congratulated Nikhat Zareen for clinching a Gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championship 2022. The chief minister said it is a proud moment as Nikhat, who hails from the Nizamabad district of Telangana, stood as the world boxing champion. Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) MLC from Nizamabad, Kalvakuntla Kavitha also lauded Nikhat Zareen. Indian boxer Nikhat registered a dominating 5-0 victory in the final. Living up to the expectations, Nikhat thrashed Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas without breaking a sweat in the 52kg final with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian's favour.
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Parents of Nikhat Zareen, along with friends, neighbours, relatives and coach, celebrated her victory at their residence in Manikonda of Hyderabad. Nikhat's father Jaleel Ahmed was very proud of his daughter and distributed sweets in the neighbourhood. Her mother, with tears of joy," said, "Their daughter made the whole country proud. Her tireless practice and determination paid dividends." Celebrations are going on across Telangana as a girl from the State brought laurels to the state. Especially, in Nizamabad, where she hails from people are celebrating her victory as she brought the gold to the country and they are very proud of her.
"Our daughter made the whole country very proud. I knew before the finals that this year India would win the gold and only my daughter can bring the medal. Our belief in our daughter came true as her efforts paid off. We thank everyone, who took part in Nikhat's journey to the victory and who endlessly supported our daughter", said Nikhat's parents while speaking to ETV Bharat.
Telangana Chief Minister KCR praised Golden Girl Nikhat Zareen. He said that he was very proud that the Telangana girl made the whole country proud. "Our government encourages all kinds of sports," he said. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Sounderarajan congratulated Nikhat Zareen on her victory. Minister for Roads and Buildings Prashanth Reddy, who hails from Nizamabad, praised the boxing champion Nikhat Zareen. She is the pride of Telangana and the Nizamabad district. He hoped that Nikhat would win many more championships in the future. He assured her that he would help her on that path. He announced that he would gift her Rs 1 lakh to her.
