Chandigarh University student Nikhil – a rising boxing star
Chandigarh University boxer Nikhil punches his way to
international success
A Chandigarh University student Nikhil has
distinguished himself as a rising boxing star in India with a stellar track record
that includes a gold medal in the ASBC Asian Junior Boys Boxing Championship
2023 at Astana, Kazakhstan.
A resident of Patiala, the 19-year-old Nikhil has
honed his talent at Chandigarh University, emerging as a sporting powerhouse by
nurturing champions and setting new standards of excellence in the field.
Nikhil – whose father works in the private sector
and his mother is a housewife –has consistently dominated the national arena,
securing 5 gold medals in various national championships, which speaks volumes
about his versatility and determination.
A National Junior Champion in the 52 (two-time) and
57 (three-time) weight categories, Nikhil earlier bagged a bronze medal at the 40th
Golden Glove of Vojvodina Youth Boxing Tournament Serbia (2022), another remarkable
achievement underscoring his exceptional skill.
Nikhil, a Bachelor of Arts (BA) at Chandigarh University,
has been boxing for eight years. He is currently training in Pune for
ASBC Asian U22 and Youth Boxing Championships scheduled in Kazakhstan's
capital Astana from 25 April.