Paris Olympics 2024: Nikhat Zareen exits after tough loss to China's Wu Yu

Published at :August 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Modified at :August 1, 2024 at 4:12 PM

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Only two Indian boxers remain in contention now.

Indian boxing star Nikhat Zareen’s first Olympic journey came to an end today in Paris. The two-time world champion lost to China’s Wu Yu in the Round of 16 of the women’s 50kg category. All five judges scored the match in favour of Wu, resulting in a 5-0 defeat for Zareen.

The match started with Wu taking control early on. She landed more punches in the first 90 seconds, while Zareen seemed to hang back and observe her opponent. Although Zareen improved in the second round, she still struggled to land enough effective hits. The final round solidified Wu’s dominance, leading to her clear victory.

This loss is particularly disappointing for Zareen and her supporters. As a world champion, she was seen as a strong contender for an Olympic medal. However, the draw put her up against a tough opponent early in the competition.

World champion Zareen falls to top seed Wu Yu in round of 16. Despite a valiant effort, the Indian boxer's Olympic dream comes to an endShe lost by unanimous decision#Paris2024 #ParisOlympics2024 pic.twitter.com/kXVoXQRnHO
— Khel Now (@KhelNow) August 1, 2024

Just days earlier, Zareen had shown her fighting spirit in the previous round. She defeated Germany’s Maxi Carina Kloetzer in a close match on Sunday. Despite trailing on three judges’ scorecards after the first round, Zareen rallied to win unanimously.

Paris Olympics 2024: Nikhat Zareen exits after tough loss to China's Wu Yu

Only two Indian boxers remain in contention now.

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