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Preeti Pawar, Deepak open India’s campaign with wins

Preeti Pawar, Deepak open India’s campaign with wins

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India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 began on a positive note, with Preeti Pawar and Deepak securing victories in their respective opening bouts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Preeti Pawar delivered a dominant performance in the women’s 54kg category, defeating Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer, who recently won gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, controlled the bout throughout against her experienced opponent, a former Asian U22 champion. Her composed and precise approach ensured a convincing start to her campaign. In the men’s 70kg division, Deepak edged past Uzbekistan’s Khavasbek Asadullaev in a closely contested bout. The Indian secured a 3-2 split decision win, showcasing strong tactical awareness and resilience. Facing an opponent from one of the leading boxing nations in Asia, Deepak maintained discipline under pressure to come through a tight contest. With two wins from two bouts, India has made a strong start in the opening phase of the tournament. Both victories came against quality opposition, underlining the competitiveness of early-round matchups at the continental event. The …

All you need to know about India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026

All you need to know about India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026

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India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 is set to begin on Monday, March 30, with a mix of favourable draws and challenging opening bouts, as several top Indian boxers received byes while others face tough first-round matchups. India’s women’s contingent will see multiple top names advance directly to the next round. Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), Jaismine (57 kg), Ankushita Boro (65 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75 kg), and Alfiya Patahan (80+ kg) have all received byes, boosting India’s medal prospects early in the tournament. Among those in action in the opening round: Minakshi (48 kg) will take on Japan’s Yuka Sadamatasu Preeti Pawar (54 kg) faces Elina Bazarova of Kazakhstan Priya (60 kg) goes up against Rimma Volossenko of Kazakhstan Pooja Rani (80 kg) meets Nadezhda Ryabets of Kazakhstan Challenging draws in Men’s Categories On the men’s side, India faces a series of competitive bouts right from the opening day. Vishvanath Suresh (50 kg) begins against Bekzat Ergeshov (Kyrgyzstan) Jadumani Singh (55 kg) has one of the toughest draws, facing …

Jadumani Singh claims maiden Senior National Boxing Gold

Jadumani Singh claims maiden Senior National Boxing Gold

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Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist Jadumani Singh clinched his first Senior National title with a commanding performance against teammate Pawan Bartwal in the men’s 50–55kg final at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida on Saturday. Representing the Services Sports Control Board, Jadumani showcased superior technique and controlled aggression to secure a unanimous 5:0 verdict, underlining his rise at the domestic level after consistent performances on the international circuit. The win capped a dominant campaign for Services, who topped the overall medals table with 12 gold medals, nine in the men’s section and three in the women’s category. The championships marked a significant milestone for Indian boxing, with the men’s and women’s national events being staged simultaneously at the same venue for the first time. Over 600 boxers from across the country competed across 10 weight categories each for men and women at Gautam Buddha University. New champions emerge alongside established stars Services continued their strong showing in the men’s finals as Aditya Pratap edged past Himachal Pradesh’s Abhinash Jamwal …