'Face of Indian boxing' defied taunts to dream of Olympic glory
Already a two-time world champion and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, Zareen is among the favourites in the women's 50kg category in Paris. "I am blessed and grateful to have achieved my dream of becoming a world champion," the 28-year-old said in the build-up to the Games. "Now I want to fulfil my second dream of winning an Olympic medal." Zareen's route to the top has not been easy. Born into a conservative Muslim family in the south-central state of Telangana, Zareen first came across boxing... Читать дальше...