Nishant Dev

Nishant Dev was born on 23 December 2000 in Karnal, Haryana, India. He emerged as one of India's leading young men's boxers and represented the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in the 71 kg Welterweight category.

Nishant secured India's qualification in the men's 71 kg category for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games through the second World Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The official Paris 2024 boxing media information lists him as India's 71 kg representative.

At Paris 2024, Nishant progressed through the Olympic tournament and reached the quarter-finals. In the last-eight bout, he faced Marco Verde of Mexico and lost by decision. His result placed him =5th overall, making him one of India's Olympic boxing quarter-finalists.

Nishant's Olympic performance was particularly significant because he was competing in the men's Welterweight division, which at Paris 2024 was contested at 63.5–71 kg. His quarter-final appearance put him among India's strongest boxing performers at the Games. His Paris 2024 campaign remains an important milestone in his developing international career and in the continuing history of Indian Olympic boxing.

Career Highlights

• 2024 – Qualified for the Paris Olympic Games in Men's 71 kg
• 2024 – Represented India at the Paris Olympic Games
• 2024 – Reached Olympic Quarter-Finals, Paris – 71 kg / Welterweight
• 2024 – Finished =5th at the Paris Olympic Games

Olympic Medals

• Paris 2024 71 kg / Welterweight · Quarterfinalist: Yes · Official Place: =5th