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My ambition is to help my country win an Olympic gold medal: Zareen, Nikhat

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My ambition is to help my country win an Olympic gold medal: Zareen, Nikhat

“Why have you put her in boxing?” people asked Nikhat Zareen’s father, Mohammad Jameel, when she was a young girl interested in boxing. Who will marry her if it’s a men’s sport (mardon ka khel hai)?” “Beta, you focus on boxing,” her father told her, “and when you do well, the same people will come and ask for photographs with you.”

On May 19, she achieved her goal when she won the Women’s World Boxing Championships in the flyweight (52 kg) division in Istanbul. As congratulatory messages and requests poured in, Nikhat (25) couldn’t sleep a wink that night.

Nikhat, who became only the fifth Indian woman to win the championship, spoke about her struggles in a conservative society, how people mocked her decision to box as a girl, and how she had to fight both inside and outside the ring to achieve her dream in an online interaction with The Indian Express Idea Exchange on Friday.

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“I come from an orthodox society where girls are expected to stay at home, work at home, get married, and take care of their homes. My father, on the other hand, was an athlete and knows what it’s like to be a pro athlete. She stated, “He has always been there for me and has always supported me.”

Her mother, Parveen Sultana, agreed, despite being surprised at how brutal the sport could be. Nikhat returned home with a bloody face and bruised eye after her first sparring session with a boy.

“She shivered as soon as she saw me.” ‘I didn’t put you in boxing so that your face would be ruined,’ she began to cry. She went on to say that no one would want to marry me. ‘Naam hoga toh dulhe ki line lag jayegi,’ I told her not to be concerned (Once I make a name for myself, there will be a queue of grooms for me). She’s gotten used to it now. When I get hit, she casually tells me to apply ice and that everything will be fine. “I feel like she’s turned into my coach now,” she said.

Nikhat began her professional boxing career in 2009, winning the youth world championship in 2011, falling in the quarterfinals of the senior world championship in 2016, and now winning the gold. “Winning an Olympic gold medal for my country is my dream, my goal.” “I’m working very hard to achieve that goal,” she stated.

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She also cited her shoulder injury and the events that followed as the event that shaped her as a boxer and motivated her to pursue her dream.

“I think I wasn’t mature enough before my shoulder injury.” I learned a lot after the injury. Because most of my friends did not even message me or ask how I was doing, I discovered who my true friends were. However, I kept a positive attitude and worked diligently. “I made my comeback in 2018 and took some time off before winning gold at the Strandja Memorial in 2019,” she explained.

Nikhat, a Salman Khan fan, said she enjoys watching Hindi films. In response to a question, she stated that she would like Alia Bhatt to play the lead role in a biopic about her. “I’d like Alia Bhatt to play me.” Usko bhi dimple aata hai, whereas mere ko bhi dimple aata hai (Because she has got dimples and so do I). So I suppose she can play me,” she explained.

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Is a Sania Mirza biopic in the works? She reveals: Individuals have been conversing…

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Sania Mirza reflects on the challenges of being famous. She prioritizes her son Izhaan, striving to maintain a balance between work and motherhood.
Sania Mirza has a lot on her plate after being appointed as Dubai’s Sports Ambassador. With a career as prolific as hers, her journey would certainly be inspiring for many people, if made into a film.

But we are yet to see one materialise on Mirza’s life. She says there has been interest showed, “A biopic has been on the cards, a lot of people have been talking about it. But I haven’t had offers of late, unless my managers have not told me about any!”

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While work goes on, with Mirza also managing her tennis academies, it didn’t prevent her from ringing in the New Year with her ‘forever date’, as she captioned her picture with her six-year-old, lovingly called Izzu.

We ask her about life as a single mother. “No matter what I do in my life, my son Izhaan is always going to be my priority. Even amongst my professional commitments, he will remain that. That doesn’t mean I don’t do other things. I try to revolve my stuff around Izhaan as much as I can,” says the 38-year-old, who became a mother in 2018.

“I also try to not leave him too much, at max maybe one-two nights if I have to travel for work. All of it works itself out. I try to find a balance,” she adds. Being a busy public figure also means that she is constantly in the public eye.

Doing and saying the right thing in her life must be a pressure. Does Mirza feel it? “Being famous or not comes with it’s own set of challenges. More than the pressure, I feel a sense of responsibility.

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I feel there are so many kids who look up to you, so you have a certain sense of responsibility about how you conduct yourself. I try to be myself as much as I can in the public eye. I feel humbled and honoured to be in this position. I speak from my heart,” she quips.

Sania Mirza, the tennis icon and former World No. 1 doubles player, has recently revealed that conversations are underway for a potential biopic about her life. In an exclusive interview, Sania opened up about how she has been approached by individuals.

interested in bringing her inspiring journey to the big screen. “Individuals have been conversing, and it’s something that could definitely happen in the future,” she shared. While she didn’t provide specifics, the possibility of a Sania Mirza biopic has excited her fans, who have long admired her achievements on and off the court.

Sania’s remarkable career includes six Grand Slam titles, a career-high doubles ranking, and her pioneering efforts to break stereotypes in the world of sports. Beyond her athletic prowess.

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she has been a vocal advocate for women’s empowerment, making to make her story even more compelling. From her struggles and sacrifices to her triumphs and resilience, a biopic would surely highlight the journey of a woman who has defied the odds and become a trailblazer in the world of tennis.

The conversation around a biopic is not surprising, as there has been increasing interest in telling the stories of influential sports figures, especially women, whose contributions have often been underappreciated. With a potential biopic on the horizon, Sania could inspire yet another generation of young athletes, especially girls, to pursue their dreams relentlessly.

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