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Can Indian boxing deliver again?

Can Indian boxing deliver again?

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The Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. As India prepares for another edition of the Games, boxing will once again be one of the country’s biggest medal hopes. Over the years, boxing has been one of India’s most successful sports at the Commonwealth Games, with 44 medals to its name. India will be aiming to add to that tally and continue its strong run in the sport. The 2026 edition will feature only 10 sports after the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, withdrew from hosting the Games in 2023 due to financial concerns. Scotland later stepped in to host a smaller and more cost-effective edition of the Games. Among the sports retained is boxing, a discipline that has consistently contributed to India’s medal tally over the years. India has competed in boxing at the Commonwealth Games since 1970 and has won 44 medals in the sport, including 11 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze medals. India is the ninth most successful nation …

Jyoti wins Gold as India finishes with six medals at World Boxing Cup

Jyoti wins Gold as India finishes with six medals at World Boxing Cup

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India concluded its campaign at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, with six medals, including one gold, three silver and two bronze, as Jyoti emerged as the country’s standout performer. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, Jyoti clinched India’s only gold medal after a dominant display against Uzbekistan’s Farzona Fozilova in the final. The Indian boxer secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over the reigning World Boxing Cup Brazil champion to cap an impressive run in the tournament. The gold-medal-winning performance underlined Jyoti’s growing reputation on the international circuit and provided India with a memorable finish to the competition. Three Silvers and Two Bronzes Complete India’s Haul India added three silver medals through Minakshi, Prachi and Deepak. Minakshi, the reigning world champion and world No. 1 in the 48kg division, was competing in the Olympic 51kg weight category. She finished with silver after losing 0-5 to China’s Wu Yu in the final. Prachi also ended her campaign with a silver medal in the women’s 57kg category following a 0-5 defeat against Uzbekistan’s Nigina …

Minakshi reaches quarterfinals as India strengthens World Boxing Cup campaign

Minakshi reaches quarterfinals as India strengthens World Boxing Cup campaign

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India’s campaign at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, received another boost on Thursday as reigning world champion Minakshi advanced to the quarterfinals with a commanding victory in the women’s 51kg category. Competing in her new Olympic weight class, the 48kg world champion outclassed Poland’s Natalia Kuczewska to secure a unanimous 5-0 decision and book her place in the last eight. The victory continued Minakshi’s impressive transition to the 51kg division as she pursues success on the road to the Los Angeles Olympics. The only other Indian boxer in action on day four, Abhinash Jamwal, exited the tournament after suffering a 0-5 defeat against Kyrgyzstan’s Mirzokhid Imamnazarov in the men’s 65kg category. Seven Indians remain in medal hunt With Minakshi’s progression, India now has five boxers in the quarterfinals and two already assured of medals after reaching the semi-finals. Nikhil (55kg), Deepak Poonia (70kg), Minakshi (51kg), Prachi (57kg) and Saneh (65kg) remain in contention for podium finishes after advancing to the quarterfinal stage. Meanwhile, Jyoti (48kg) and Jugnoo (85kg) have already guaranteed …

Jyoti assures medal as India registers three wins at World Boxing Cup

Jyoti assures medal as India registers three wins at World Boxing Cup

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India enjoyed a productive second day at the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in China, with Jyoti, Prachi and Nikhil registering victories to advance in their respective categories. The biggest breakthrough came from Jyoti in the women’s 48kg division. The Indian boxer delivered a commanding performance against Mongolia’s Enkh Amgalan Nomundari, forcing a Referee Stops Contest (RSC) verdict in the second round. The win propelled her into the semi-finals, guaranteeing India its first medal of the tournament. Prachi also progressed comfortably in the women’s 57kg category after outclassing American boxer Deborah Grant. She secured a unanimous 5-0 victory to move into the next round and strengthen India’s campaign. In the men’s 55kg category, Nikhil emerged victorious in a closely fought contest against France’s Christopher Hippocrate. The Indian boxer edged the bout 3-2 on a split decision to keep his hopes alive in the competition. Mixed results for Indian Contingent While three Indian boxers advanced, others endured narrow defeats on day two. Poonam’s run in the women’s 54kg category came to an end after a closely …

Deepak, Poonam advance as India endures mixed start at World Boxing Cup China

Deepak, Poonam advance as India endures mixed start at World Boxing Cup China

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India’s Boxing World Cup Stage 2 campaign got off to a mixed start in China on Sunday, with Deepak and Poonam emerging as the country’s only winners on the opening day of competition. Competing in the women’s 54kg category, Poonam secured a comfortable unanimous decision victory over Uzbekistan’s Aziza Yokubova in the preliminary round of 32. The Indian boxer dominated the contest to claim a 5-0 win and advance to the next stage. Deepak joined her in the following round after producing an equally impressive performance in the men’s 70kg division. He outclassed Turkmenistan’s Bayramdurdy Nurmuhammedov, earning a unanimous 5-0 verdict in his preliminary round of 32 bout. Seven Indians suffer early exits While Deepak and Poonam progressed, the rest of the Indian contingent endured a difficult day in the ring. Rishi Singh bowed out in the men’s 50kg round of 16 after a 0-5 defeat to Azerbaijan’s Subhan Mamedov. In the women’s 75kg category, Sanamacha Chanu Thokchom also suffered a unanimous decision loss against Canada’s Tammara Thibeault. Sawan Gill’s campaign ended with a 0-5 …