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Indian pugilist Nikhat Zareen has successfully defended her title after beating two-time Asian champion Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam in the final bout of the 50kg category at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.

Nikhat won by a unanimous 5-0 verdict to help India clinch its gold medal at the ongoing Championships. Nikhat is now the second Indian woman boxer to win multiple gold medals at the World Championships after legendary pugilist Mary Kom.

Doordarshan showed the moment of Nikhat's victory on TV and also posted the clip on Twitter:

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 🥇 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐀 🇮🇳

NIKHAT ZAREEN beat Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam by 5⃣-0⃣ in the 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 🥊#WorldChampionships #WWCHDelhi #Boxing #WBC2023 #WBC @nikhat_zareen #NikhatZareen pic.twitter.com/EjktqCP4pi

— Doordarshan Sports (@ddsportschannel) March 26, 2023

Nikhat defeated a Vietnam player to claim her second world championships gold medal. Nikhat overpowered her opponent throughout the bout and did not provide any chance for Nguyen Thi Tam to regain her balance.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first to post a congratulatory message for Nikhat on her stupendous performance.

Congratulations to @nikhat_zareen for her spectacular victory at the World Boxing Championships and winning a Gold. She is an outstanding champion whose success has made India proud on many occasions. pic.twitter.com/PS8Sn6HbOD

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 26, 2023

On Saturday,young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as World Champion for the first time after registering a sensational victory in the finals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship here at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex.

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Later in the evening, India will have a chance to add another medal to its tally with ace boxer Lovlina Borgohain set to take on Caitlin Parker of Australia.