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Sakshi Chaudhary on beating Nikhat Zareen

Sakshi Chaudhary on beating Nikhat Zareen

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Sakshi Chaudhary produced a dominant display to confirm her place for the two quadrennial events, the Commonwealth and Asian Games, during the national boxing trials in Patiala on Friday. Sakshi got the better of World Champion Minakshi Hooda in the women’s 51kg contest, which turned out to be a one-sided 5-0 affair. A day earlier, the Bhiwani boxer pulled off one of the biggest upsets when she beat hot favourite Nikhat Zareen 4-1 in the semifinals. Nikhat is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and two-time World Champion. “For me, it was a historic win that I beat Nikhat Zareen. No one believed it. Everyone was in shock. ‘Sakshi ne maar diya Nikhat ko’ was the reaction from everyone. Everyone was confident that Nikhat would represent India in 51kg,” Sakshi Chaudhary told The Bridge on Friday. “I had a gut feeling that I would beat Nikhat. Her willpower is very strong, and if she comes within a close range, she will not give you a chance. But I maintained my distance and used footwork,” she added. …

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 defies family doubts to win national title

Jadumani defies family doubts to win national title

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Greater Noida: The up-and-coming Indian lightweight boxer Jadumani Singh shocked everyone by winning the national title in the 55kg category in a tough field on Saturday. The 21-year-old was competing in the Olympic weight class of men’s 55kg for the first time, but he overcame every challenge with his aggressive style of boxing. “I changed my weight from 50kg to 55kg within one month and promised myself that I would become a champion in 55kg,” said Jadu while speaking to the media after winning the title. He defeated former world medallist Amit Panghal in the semi-final before knocking down the current India No. 1 in the 55kg category, Pawan Bartwal, in the final. A Gold fighting against family’s will Jadumani had been competing in the 50kg category in November last year at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida, where he won the silver medal on home soil. However, the youngster had his sights set on bigger goals and decided to transition to the 55kg category within a month, as 50kg is not an …

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 …

Boxing Nationals: Next-Gen announces arrival as Jadumani Singh batters veteran Amit Panghal | Sport-others News

Boxing Nationals: Next-Gen announces arrival as Jadumani Singh batters veteran Amit Panghal | Sport-others News

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Not long ago, Amit Panghal was India’s number one boxer in the lower weight categories, competing at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics while winning the 2018 Asian Games gold medal and a World Championships silver in 2019. However, time stands still for no one as the 30-year-old found out in his semifinal loss to youngster Jadumani Singh at the ongoing boxing nationals. The 21-year-old from Manipur was too quick for the veteran and despite Amit’s best attempts, he had run out of gas by the end of the second round. Jadumani started the bout with a flurry of punches while Amit was still gauging his opponent. While he managed to land a few jabs, Amit’s defence saved him from the onslaught before he landed a few punches of his own. The youngster’s aggressive start helped him win the first round. “I have trained with Amit bhai in the past. He is a legend of the game. Last year before the Paris Olympics, I sparred with him and learnt a lot. I asked him how to …

India’s women boxers sweep four golds as hosts dominate World Boxing Cup Finals 2025

India’s women boxers sweep four golds as hosts dominate World Boxing Cup Finals 2025

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India produced one of its strongest all-round performances in recent years at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida, with four gold medals from the women’s events highlighting a successful penultimate session on Thursday. Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg) and Nupur (80+kg) all secured top podium finishes in divisions set to feature at the 2028 Olympic Games. The results reflected India’s increasing depth in Olympic-class categories as the sport moves toward full gender parity at Los Angeles 2028. The host nation also added four silver medals through men’s boxers Jadumani Singh, Pawan Bartwal, Abhinash Jamwal and Ankush Phangal, underscoring the team’s overall progress. Minakshi opened the session with a commanding 5-0 victory over Asian champion Farzona Fozilova, applying sustained pressure and maintaining accuracy throughout the contest. Her early combinations established the momentum that carried through the rest of the finals. Preeti continued India’s strong start with another unanimous 5-0 win, outworking Italy’s Sirine Charrabi. Her high-tempo approach, supported by clean, well-timed punches …

World Boxing Cup Finals: Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria reach final

World Boxing Cup Finals: Nikhat Zareen, Jaismine Lamboria reach final

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Reigning world champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and two-time former world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) led India’s most dominant day yet at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, powering into the gold-medal bouts as the host nation confirmed a staggering 15 finalists at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals. Jaismine delivered a flawless 5:0 masterclass against Kazakhstan’s Ulzhan Sarsenbek, the former Asian Youth Champion, showcasing swagger, sharp defensive reads, and flowing combinations. With the win, the reigning world champion now sets up a blockbuster final against Paris Olympic medalist Wu Shih-Yi, promising one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes. Meanwhile, Nikhat led from the front as India closed session 7 with a stunning triple triumph over Uzbekistan, with Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia also among the victors. Leveraging her experience at the highest level, Nikhat delivered a controlled yet ferocious performance, repeatedly landing her sharp left hooks in an intense tactical battle against Ganieva Gulsevar. Sachin (60kg) raced ahead early and smartly maintained distance to outmanoeuvre Dilshod Abdumurodov, while Hitesh (70kg) showcased superb counter-punching, turning Mukhammadazizbek …

World Boxing Cup Finals: Hitesh Gulia takes down former world champion in shock win

World Boxing Cup Finals: Hitesh Gulia takes down former world champion in shock win

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India’s scintillating run at the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals roared ahead on Day 2 with Pawan Bartwal (55kg) and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) delivering two of the tournament’s biggest results on Monday. While Pawan stunned World Boxing Cup Brazil gold medalist Altynbek Nursultan, Hitesh edged past two-time Olympian and former world champion Sewon Okazawa in a gripping split-decision bout. Their victories, along with strong wins from Sumit (75kg), Naveen (90kg), and Jadumani Singh (50kg), ensured India completed a perfect medal sweep across both sessions. For Pawan, the moment was 15 years in the making. Having begun boxing in the 2010s and quietly risen through the ranks, the Services boxer erupted onto the world stage spectacularly. Spurred on by the home support, he displayed exceptional defensive discipline, clever tempo control, and superb endurance, repeatedly pushing Nursultan – the second seed in the weight category – onto the ropes while picking clean openings. Pawan’s poised, calculated performance marked one of India’s finest victories in the opening rounds of this elite eight-only global event. “Nursultan is a good …

Jadumani Singh advances to 50 Kg semi-final

Jadumani Singh advances to 50 Kg semi-final

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The young Indian boxer, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, advances to the semi-final of the men’s 50 Kg at the World Boxing Cup Brazil in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil on Monday. He was the only wrestler who managed a win on the day, as the other three boxers, Narender (90+ Kg), Jugnoo (85 Kg), and Nikhil Dubey (75 Kg), bowed out in the quarterfinals. Jadumani Singh took a narrow win on the split decision (3-2) against the English boxer Ellis Trowbrigdge in his quarterfinal bout. He will now join Sachin (60 Kg) and Vishal (90 Kg) in the semi-finals. The young Indian boxer won unanimously on the first board with the scores of 30-27. But, on the other four boards, it was 29-28 all the way, with both boxers winning two out of four boards each. He will now take on the reigning Asian champion Asilbek Jalilov of Uzbekistan in the semi-final. This will be the second meeting between the two boxers, where the latter is leading the head-to-head by 1-0. 🥊 Jadumani Singh advances to the …

22 Indians make it to semis across categories

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Indian boxers Mandengbam Jadumani Singh, Nikhil, Ajay Kumar, and Ankush registered impressive victories to move into the men’s U-22 semi-finals at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday. Jadumani led India’s charge with a convincing 5-0 over Bhutan’s Phuntsho Kinley in the 51kg quarter-finals bout. Nikhil (57kg) put up a similar display of dominance, securing a 4-0 win over Uzbekistan’s Bakhtiyorov Ayubkhon to continue India’s winning momentum. Ajay (63.5kg) and Ankush (71kg) won their respective bouts with a referee stop the contest (RSC) decision. Ajay won the bout in the first round against Mongolia’s Damdindorj P while Ankush wrapped up his match in the third round against Korea’s Lee Ju Sang. Meanwhile, Ashish went down fighting 2-3 against Oyun Erdene E of Mongolia in the men’s 54g quarter-finals The U-22 semi-finals will be played on Saturday. Dhruv Singh (80kg), Guddi (48kg), and Poonam (57kg) will be in action later tonight in the U-22 quarter-finals. Late on Wednesday, Aryan (92kg), Nisha (52kg), Akansha Phalaswal (70kg), and Rudrika (75kg) won …