‘Zareigning Champion’: Amul celebrates Nikhat Zareen’s world championship gold
Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian woman to win a gold medal in the 52 kg category at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships on Thursday. The 25-year-old boxer took first place after defeating Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas 5-0.
Amul dedicated its latest topical to Zareen’s victory on Saturday to commemorate the victory. Zareen is shown punching her opponent in a boxing ring in the current episode. ‘Zareigning Champion’ was Amul’s witty title for the topical. Zareen and Reigning were combined to form ‘Zareigning.’
“#Amul Topical: Indian boxer wins gold in Women’s World Boxing Championship!” reads the caption on Instagram, which has received over 900 likes.
“To win a gold in the world championships is something that will act as an inspiration to Muslim girls as well as every girl in the country,” Zareen’s father, Mohammad Jameel, a former footballer and cricketer, told The Indian Express after her historic victory. A child, whether a boy or a girl, must forge their own path, and Nikhat has done just that.
“I haven’t slept a wink,” Zareen said of the thrill of winning the world championship to The Indian Express on Friday. I spent the entire night reading my DMs and messages. It was a thrilling experience. I couldn’t sleep because I was talking to my friends and family.”
Manisha Moun and Parveen Hooda won bronze medals in the 57 kg and 63 kg categories, respectively, at the same championship.
Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha KC had all won gold at the world boxing championships before Zareen.
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