Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen defeated Roumaysa Boualam of Algeria, and entered the pre-quarterfinals of women's 50kg division in the IBA World Boxing Championships 2023. Nikhat Zareen shared her happiness with media and said, "My strategy was to dominate from round one itself as she is a fighter. I am happy that I have won this game. I will strategize as I move forward in this tournament."