Two-time world boxing champion Nikhat Zareen is set to compete in the 50kg event at the Paris Olympics, with coach Blas Iglesias Fernandez confident she will bring home a medal. Zareen, who has been overshadowed by fellow Indian MC Mary Kom, now has the opportunity to showcase her skills and make her country proud. Fernandez praised Zareen for her ring awareness and intelligence, emphasizing her potential for success.
India’s high-performance coach Fernandez also commented on Lovlina Borgohain’s chances at the Olympics, urging her to show more aggression and proactive tactics. With four women’s quota places secured for Paris, Fernandez expressed confidence in the female boxers’ abilities to perform well at the upcoming Games.
Additionally, Fernandez expressed optimism about the male boxers’ performances at the world qualifiers in Bangkok, believing Nishant Dev and Amit Panghal have the potential to secure Paris spots. He emphasized the tough competition in men’s boxing but remained hopeful for India’s success.
Overall, Fernandez’s comments reflect the excitement and anticipation surrounding India’s boxing prospects at the Paris Olympics, with both the women’s and men’s teams aiming to make their mark on the international stage.
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