Boxer Nishant Dev playing a match in the ring.
Nishant Dev, a resident of Karnal in Haryana, had to face defeat in the quarter-finals of the Paris Olympics. At 12:30 in the midnight, Nishant fought against boxer Marco Verde and proved his talent. But in the quarter-final match, Nishant Dev lost to the boxer Marco Verde.
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Childhood spent in Court Mohalla of Karnal
Born on 23 December 2000 in Karnal, Haryana, Nishant Dev spent his early life in the Kot Mohalla area of Karnal. Here he cherished his childhood memories by cycling and playing in the streets. Nishant’s first interest in sports was skating, where he also won national awards.
He entered the world of boxing in 2012. His uncle, who was a professional boxer, inspired Nishant to take up boxing. Nishant’s father Dev Pawan Kumar helped him a lot in his initial training, waking him up early in the morning and taking him for practice.
Nishant Dev showing his strength in the boxing ring.
Started boxing at the age of 12
Nishant completed his schooling from OPS Vidya Mandir and later joined Babu Anant Ram Janta College, Kaul. Nishant started boxing at the age of 12 under coach Surendra Chauhan at the Karna Stadium. Indian High-Performance Director Santiago Nieva immediately recognized Nishant’s talent.
Brought glory to the country at national and international level
Nishant has won several accolades, including gold medals at the 2nd Khelo India Youth Games and the 2019 Grand Slam Asian Boxing Championships. In 2019, he also won a silver medal at the 4th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships. Nishant continued his success at the national level, winning gold medals at the 5th and 6th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships in 2021 and 2023.
He made his international debut at the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia in 2021, where he reached the quarterfinals. In 2023, Nishant won a bronze medal at the IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, a significant achievement in his career.
Boxer Nishant Dev.
Shoulder pain still persists after 12 years
Nishant has faced many challenges in his career. He suffered a shoulder injury in 2010, which resurfaced in 2022. He needed surgery and time to recover. Despite this difficulty, Nishant made a strong comeback.
He won the gold medal in the National Boxing Championship in 2023 and secured a place in the Paris Olympics through the World Olympic Boxing Qualification Tournament. Nishant Dev’s story is an example of perseverance, dedication and hard work. His struggle and achievements have made not only Karnal but the whole of India proud.