Nikhat Zareen misses Asian Games and CWG after shock trial defeat

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen has been surprisingly defeated in national trials, missing selection for the 2026 Commonwealth and Asian Games. Competing in the 51kg category, Zareen lost to Sakshi Chaudhary, marking a significant upset in Indian boxing. This outcome follows recent inconsistencies and a shift to a trial-based selection system.