Newly crowned world champion Nikhat Zareen is keen to use this experience to qualify for the 2024 Olympics at the Asian Games (September 23 to October 8), the first qualifying event for the Paris ’24. Nikhat, who won the 52kg world title last year, dropped down to the 50kg as it is an Olympic category.

“This tournament was a good experience, especially in the 50kg category, which is an Olympic category. I was not seeded and had to fight six bouts. But in the end, I have won a gold medal and I’m happy,” Nikhat said.