Asian Games: Nikhat Zareen Dominates the Ring, Secures Spot in Pre-Quarter Bout

In a display of remarkable prowess and determination, Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Tam in the initial round of the 50kg category on Sunday.

The matchup, anticipated to be a fierce challenge for Zareen, witnessed her establish dominance right from the start, leaving no room for her adversary to regain footing. 

Zareen's precision and calculated maneuvers garnered unanimous scores of 10-8 in the initial round and 10-9 in the third, with two judges awarding her 10-9, while three delivered 10-8 in the second round.

Although not explicitly stated, Zareen subtly indicated her determination to secure an unequivocal triumph, underscoring her strategy to ward off potential point deductions.

"I didn’t expect it to be one-sided but I had planned for it. Also, since it’s in a foreign country, I didn’t want to leave room for a split decision. My plan was to secure unanimous victories in the first two rounds and then perhaps ease up a bit in the third," she commented.

Zareen executed her plan flawlessly, maintaining unyielding pressure on her opponent, skillfully landing punches while deftly dodging Nguyen’s attempts. Reflecting on her victory, Zareen expressed contentment, particularly acknowledging the challenge of an initial round match. 

She conceded to initial jitters but credited her strategic aggression and early lead for clinching the win.

Looking ahead, Zareen is poised to face South Korea’s Chorong Bak in the pre-quarterfinals, an adversary she has yet to cross paths with. 

Nevertheless, Zareen remains resolute in her primary pursuit of Olympic qualification, with aspirations for the ultimate prize – the gold. In parallel success, Preeti advanced to the quarterfinals of the 54kg category after the referee called an end to the contest in the third round, with Preeti holding a unanimous 2-0 lead after the initial two rounds.

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