Nikhat Zareen Aims for Olympic Gold, Reflects on Setbacks and Resilience

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News18•09-01-2026, 21:56
Nikhat Zareen Aims for Olympic Gold, Reflects on Setbacks and Resilience
- •Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen is determined to win Olympic gold, stating she has been 'stubborn since childhood'.
- •After a disappointing Paris Olympics 2024, where she lost in the Round of 16, Nikhat views failures as opportunities for growth.
- •A knee injury hindered her comeback post-Paris, but she returned to competition in June-July and participated in the World Championship.
- •She lost to two-time Olympic silver medalist Busenaz Cakıroğlu at the World Championship but expressed no regret, only sadness.
- •Nikhat had to wait years due to MC Mary Kom competing in her weight category, but her resolve to become a World and Olympic Champion remains strong.
Why It Matters: Nikhat Zareen, a two-time World Champion, is resiliently pursuing Olympic gold despite past setbacks and injuries.
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