Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday congratulated Nikhat Zareen on claiming the gold medal and being crowned champion at the Women's World Boxing Championship in Istanbul on Thursday.

In a release from the CMO, Rao complimented Nikhat for unfurling the Indian flag at the international sports platform.

The CM said it was a proud moment as Nikhat, who hails from Nizamabad district of Telangana, stood as the world boxing champion.

Nikhat Zareen, clinched the coveted gold in flyweight (52kg) division with a facile 5-0 win over Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the final of the Women's World Championship.