An unexpected loss at the Nationals last year proved to be the jolt Nitu Ghanghas needed to reset her career trajectory, prompting the boxer to switch to the 51kg weight category, dominated by Nikhat Zareen, with her sights firmly set on the Los Angeles Olympics.
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghangas and World Champion Saweety Boora also reached their respective categories' finals.
Nitu Ghanghas may be temporarily away from public spotlight but the Haryana boxer is spending quality time at the Bhiwani Boxing Club preparing for the Los Angeles Olympics in July 2028.
India's Saweety Boora defeated Wang Lina of China in the 81kg category final, while Nitu Ghanghas outplayed Lutsaikhan Altansetseg of Mongolia in the summit clash of 48kg category to win gold medals at the Women's Boxing Championships on Saturday.
LIVE Women's World Boxing Championships Highlights: India's Saweety Boora defeated Wang Lina of China in the 81kg category final, while Nitu Ghanghas outplayed Lutsaikhan Altansetseg of Mongolia in the summit clash of 48kg category.
Nitu Ghanghas will be competing in the 48kg category final at the Women's World Boxing Championships on Saturday.
On a delightful day for Indian boxers, the quartet of Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) and Saweety Boora (81kg) marched into the finals of the Women's World Championships with stellar wins In New Delhi on Thursday
Women's World Boxing Championships Semi-Final Highlights: Star pugilist Nikhar Zareen overpowered Colombia's Ingrid Valencia to reach the final of the 50kg category, assuring India of a silver, at least.
India's boxing stars Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen will be in action on Thursday at the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championships in New Delhi.
It was a massive achievement for Commonwealth Games champion boxer Nitu Ghanghas in the Women's Boxing World Championships.