Vijender Singh Backs Women's Boxing Team at Paris

Vijender Singh, India's only Olympic boxing medalist, emphasizes that the country's hopes for success at the Paris 2024 Olympics rest primarily on its women's boxing team, led by Nikhat Zareen. He predicts that the squad, which includes Zareen (50kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg), and Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), could secure at least two medals. Singh expressed confidence in their abilities, noting their impressive recent performances, including Zareen and Borgohain becoming world champions in 2023. In contrast, the male boxing representation is limited to Amit Panghal (51kg) and debutant Nishant Dev (71kg), with Singh acknowledging a disappointing trend in men's boxing qualifications. He hopes for a change in medal color and is considering a future role in the Boxing Federation of India to aid upcoming boxers. Singh's insights highlight the contrasting fortunes of male and female boxers in India leading up to the Olympics.