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By Atrayo Bhattacharya

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Nikhat Zareen secures Asian Games bronze

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Nikhat clinches bronze medal

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She lost by 3-2 split decision

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Nikhat secured Paris Olympics berth

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Two-time World Champion

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Victory at the CWG