I Felt Hurt: Nikhat Zareen On Mary Kom Not Shaking Hands After Bout
Zareen will next be preparing for competitions in Serbia and Turkey and believes his name will be announced for the subsequent event
Mumbai: After losing in the final of the Olympic qualifier against Mary Kom, boxer Nikhat Zeren said he later felt ‘hurt’ after refusing to join hands with him as he did not expect such behaviour from the seniors.
“I didn’t like how she treated me. When the decision was announced and I tried to hug her, but she didn’t take me back. Being a junior I hope that the senior people Will also respect us. I feel sad but it is not right. Tea Mind, “Zarin told reporters here.
Kom beat Zarin 9–1 in the final bout of the 51 kg category. Talking about Clash, Zarine said that he was happy with his performance and called the match ‘close’.
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“I think I’ve given my best. I’m happy with my performance, although I didn’t win, I won hearts. The boxing was close and it could go either way,” said Boxer.
Asked about his behaviour in the six-time world champion Kom’s ring, he said, “In the ring, he used some bad words for me and I don’t want to react to that right now.”
She said, “Recently the BFI president has announced that if KOM does not qualify for the 51Kg category, there will be another test. If it is going to happen, I will prepare and look forward.”
Zareen will next be preparing for competitions in Serbia and Turkey and believes his name will be announced for the subsequent event.
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