“Bad for both of them” – Asian Games matchmakers slammed for pairing World Championship finalists Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam in first round of boxing

After poor matchmaking from the hosts, Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam will duke it out in the first round.


“Bad for both of them” – Asian Games matchmakers slammed for pairing World Championship finalists Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam in first round of boxing

Nikhat Zareen vs. Nguyen Thi Tam rematch will happen during the Asian Games (via Social News XYZ)

The boxing scene of the Asian Games 2023 had two exciting boxers, Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam. The duo competed against each other in the IBA World Championship held in New Delhi. However, the Asian Games matchmakers made a disastrous decision regarding the draw. The crowds from India and Vietnam will face disappointment regarding the result. It angered the fans and will draw more criticism in days to come.

The two world championship finalists will square off in the very first round. Fans expected to see them both compete in the finals of the Asian Games boxing. However, the matchmakers messed up the draw. Fans went on Twitter to complain about the draw. One fan wrote, “Bad for both of them.”

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An exciting Asian Games will feature some crucial boxing bouts. After losing the world championships finals, Vietnam’s Nguyen has aimed to defeat Nikhat Zareen. Her opportunity will come early, and it could be just what she wants. There is nothing more sweeter than taking out the competition early. Vietnam will hope for Nguyen to bag a gold medal.

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On the other hand, world champion Nikhat Zareen will aim to defeat her rival in the first round. Zareen has the support of the Indian crowd, and she will aim for gold. If she can win the gold at the Asian Games, she will have a steady momentum heading into the Olympic Games 2024. Only time will tell who will come out on top of the crucial boxing match of the Asian Games.

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Fans react to the booking of Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam at the Asian Games

Nikhat Zareen and Nguyen Thi Tam will compete in the first round of the Asian Games. Zareen and Nguyen are the IBA world championship finalists. Fans expressed disappointment on Twitter due to the poor matchmaking. Check out some of the fan reactions:

Nikhat Zareen will aim for gold at the Asian Games
Nikhat Zareen will aim for gold at the Asian Games (via Social News XYZ)
https://twitter.com/rhoehan11/status/1705299706992263443
https://x.com/saynotomodern/status/1705345255602585629?s=20
https://twitter.com/Sourabh451997/status/1705484471762608178

Fans expressed foul play involved in the matchmaking. Some felt the hosts stacked up the competition on one side to benefit them. However, the accusation remains circumstantial at the moment. Nevertheless, Nguyen and Zareen will give their all in the upcoming fight.

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