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Amit Panghal will be eager to banish the ghosts of the disastrous Tokyo Games, while Lovlina Borgohain will seek atonement following a dismal World Championship performance as the nation’s wrestlers get ready to cross a difficult course at the Commonwealth Games.
Nikhat Zareen, the current world champion, will also be the centre of attention as the Telangana boxer looks to continue her winning ways.
Nikhat has won numerous championships, including the Nationals, the famous Stradja Memorial competition, and the World Championships. The 26-year-old will face a different obstacle at the CWG, though.
Nikhat, who weighs 52 kg, has dropped to the 50 kg division. The bronze medalist at the 2019 Asian Championship and her coaches will evaluate how she adjusts to the new weight.
The reduction of weight could result in a loss of strength, but Nikhat is a technically proficient boxer with lots of experience, so that should assist.
A lot has happened this year for Lovlina. Since she won the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics last year, the Assam fighter, who tries to maintain a quiet profile, has been thrust into the limelight.
Due to the numerous events and other commitments outside of the boxing ring, the 24-year-old self-admittedly lost focus, which had an impact on her performance.
The two-time World Championship bronze medalist, known as a high-performing asset, saw his career at the prestigious event come to an early end this time with a discouraging defeat.
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