<p>The indomitable Nikhat Zareen added a Commonwealth Games light flyweight (50kg) title to her bulging trophy cabinet while Amit Panghal (51kg) began his redemption journey with a much-needed gold winning show, here on Sunday.</p>.<p>Nikhat, who is on a winning spree since the Nationals last year, asserted her dominance over Northern Ireland's Carly Mc Naul as she punched her way to a comprehensive 5-0 win in her maiden CWG appearance.</p>.<p>Panghal, on the other hand, avenged his 2018 Commonwealth Games final loss against Kiaran MacDonald by clinching the title with a comprehensive 5-0 win over the favourite.</p>.<p>Indian boxers made it three out of three golds on the day as young Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) too reigned supreme on her CWG debut.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/your-medal-calls-for-celebrations-not-apology-pm-modi-tells-cwg-bronze-winner-pooja-gehlot-1133939.html" target="_blank">Your medal calls for celebrations, not apology, PM Modi tells CWG bronze winner Pooja Gehlot</a></strong></p>.<p>Sagar Ahlawat will play his final bout later tonight.</p>.<p>The India pugilists will return with seven medals from Birmingham, two less than the previous edition.</p>.<p>Nikhat started off the year by clinching a gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial tournament before going on to become a world champion.</p>.<p>The Telangana boxer, who dropped from 52kg to 50kg for the CWG, glided around the ring, landing hooks and tight jabs at will. Her defence was equally impressive.</p>.<p>Such was her dominance that when the nine minutes ended there was no doubt which way the decision would go.</p>.<p>Having lost to a Briton four years ago at the same stage in Gold Coast, the 26-year-old Panghal was at his aggressive best against MacDonald as he clinched the yellow metal with a 5-0 verdict.</p>.<p>The dominating Panghal, who was lightning quick with his jabs, also left MacDonald with a cut above his right eye that needed a few stitches and a stoppage in play as the Indian was on song.</p>.<p>Using his height advantage, MacDonald tried to bounce back in the third round but the Asian Games champion had it easy.</p>.<p>The turning point for Panghal, however, was the semifinal win over Zambia's Tokyo Olympian Patrick Chinyemba as the Indian bounced back to win the bout.</p>.<p>"It was the toughest round and was the turning point. I lost the first round and gave it all to produce the win and there was no looking back," Panghal told PTI.</p>.<p>Asked about his strategy against his British opponent, he said: "He was taller than me and I had to be more aggressive and get inside his arms. That worked. My coaches did a great job because we worked out how to win and I did it in the ring."</p>.<p>"I did enough to win the first two rounds and I held it in the last. I thought he probably won the last round but I was too far ahead by then. He was a great opponent." Panghal said.</p>.<p>"This has avenged my loss in Australia in the final. I knew it would be very tough because I was fighting an Englishman in England but the judges were very fair and very accurate," Panghal said.</p>.<p>With the gold, Panghal also put his disappointing Tokyo Olympics outing where he made a round of 16 exit, behind.</p>.<p>Nitu, on the other hand, upstaged 2019 world championships bronze medallist Demie-Jade Resztan of England by a 5-0 unanimous verdict.</p>.<p>The first Indian boxer to take the ring, Nitu, competing in her first CWG, looked completely in control throughout the nine minutes, giving the home boxer no chance.</p>.<p>The atmosphere was intimidating for the 21-year-old facing the home favourite but she pinned her with her unwavering gaze into her eyes.</p>.<p>In a battle of two southpaws, the Indian who was taller than her opponent showed fluid and clever movements while stepping back to the rival's attacks.</p>.<p>The long-range shots being her advantage, Nitu used them to perfection to land her jabs perfectly on her opponent's face as she also won via 5-0 unanimous verdict to claim the women's minimum weight (45kg) gold.</p>.<p>"I am so happy, I can hardly breathe," Nitu told reporters.</p>.<p>Daughter of an employee in Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Nitu, who hails from India's 'mini Cuba' in boxing Bhiwani, further said: "My parents have been my inspiration and my gold medal is for them."</p>.<p>The legendary MC Mary Kom had won the coveted yellow metal in the same category at the 2018 Games.</p>.<p>Incidentally, it was in the selection trial against Nitu that Mary Kom had injured her knee and had to withdraw.</p>
<p>The indomitable Nikhat Zareen added a Commonwealth Games light flyweight (50kg) title to her bulging trophy cabinet while Amit Panghal (51kg) began his redemption journey with a much-needed gold winning show, here on Sunday.</p>.<p>Nikhat, who is on a winning spree since the Nationals last year, asserted her dominance over Northern Ireland's Carly Mc Naul as she punched her way to a comprehensive 5-0 win in her maiden CWG appearance.</p>.<p>Panghal, on the other hand, avenged his 2018 Commonwealth Games final loss against Kiaran MacDonald by clinching the title with a comprehensive 5-0 win over the favourite.</p>.<p>Indian boxers made it three out of three golds on the day as young Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) too reigned supreme on her CWG debut.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/your-medal-calls-for-celebrations-not-apology-pm-modi-tells-cwg-bronze-winner-pooja-gehlot-1133939.html" target="_blank">Your medal calls for celebrations, not apology, PM Modi tells CWG bronze winner Pooja Gehlot</a></strong></p>.<p>Sagar Ahlawat will play his final bout later tonight.</p>.<p>The India pugilists will return with seven medals from Birmingham, two less than the previous edition.</p>.<p>Nikhat started off the year by clinching a gold at the prestigious Strandja Memorial tournament before going on to become a world champion.</p>.<p>The Telangana boxer, who dropped from 52kg to 50kg for the CWG, glided around the ring, landing hooks and tight jabs at will. Her defence was equally impressive.</p>.<p>Such was her dominance that when the nine minutes ended there was no doubt which way the decision would go.</p>.<p>Having lost to a Briton four years ago at the same stage in Gold Coast, the 26-year-old Panghal was at his aggressive best against MacDonald as he clinched the yellow metal with a 5-0 verdict.</p>.<p>The dominating Panghal, who was lightning quick with his jabs, also left MacDonald with a cut above his right eye that needed a few stitches and a stoppage in play as the Indian was on song.</p>.<p>Using his height advantage, MacDonald tried to bounce back in the third round but the Asian Games champion had it easy.</p>.<p>The turning point for Panghal, however, was the semifinal win over Zambia's Tokyo Olympian Patrick Chinyemba as the Indian bounced back to win the bout.</p>.<p>"It was the toughest round and was the turning point. I lost the first round and gave it all to produce the win and there was no looking back," Panghal told PTI.</p>.<p>Asked about his strategy against his British opponent, he said: "He was taller than me and I had to be more aggressive and get inside his arms. That worked. My coaches did a great job because we worked out how to win and I did it in the ring."</p>.<p>"I did enough to win the first two rounds and I held it in the last. I thought he probably won the last round but I was too far ahead by then. He was a great opponent." Panghal said.</p>.<p>"This has avenged my loss in Australia in the final. I knew it would be very tough because I was fighting an Englishman in England but the judges were very fair and very accurate," Panghal said.</p>.<p>With the gold, Panghal also put his disappointing Tokyo Olympics outing where he made a round of 16 exit, behind.</p>.<p>Nitu, on the other hand, upstaged 2019 world championships bronze medallist Demie-Jade Resztan of England by a 5-0 unanimous verdict.</p>.<p>The first Indian boxer to take the ring, Nitu, competing in her first CWG, looked completely in control throughout the nine minutes, giving the home boxer no chance.</p>.<p>The atmosphere was intimidating for the 21-year-old facing the home favourite but she pinned her with her unwavering gaze into her eyes.</p>.<p>In a battle of two southpaws, the Indian who was taller than her opponent showed fluid and clever movements while stepping back to the rival's attacks.</p>.<p>The long-range shots being her advantage, Nitu used them to perfection to land her jabs perfectly on her opponent's face as she also won via 5-0 unanimous verdict to claim the women's minimum weight (45kg) gold.</p>.<p>"I am so happy, I can hardly breathe," Nitu told reporters.</p>.<p>Daughter of an employee in Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Nitu, who hails from India's 'mini Cuba' in boxing Bhiwani, further said: "My parents have been my inspiration and my gold medal is for them."</p>.<p>The legendary MC Mary Kom had won the coveted yellow metal in the same category at the 2018 Games.</p>.<p>Incidentally, it was in the selection trial against Nitu that Mary Kom had injured her knee and had to withdraw.</p>