Despite zareen

Maxi Carina Kloetzer: India's best medal hope in boxing Nikhat Zareen's Paris Olympics campaign ended after a loss against Asian Games gold medallist China's Wu Yu in the women’s 50kg round of 16, here on Thursday.

Wu, the top seed pugilist, showcased her superior technique and agility from the outset. She dominated the first round, leveraging her experience and tactical prowess to gain an early lead.

Nikhat, a two-time world champion, made a commendable comeback in the second round, displaying sharp counter-punching and defensive skills. However, the round remained close, with Wu slightly edging it out.