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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 …

Indian squads announced for Boxing & Athletics – Complete contingent

Indian squads announced for Boxing & Athletics – Complete contingent

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With less than 40 days left for the Commonwealth Games 2026, countries have started announcing their squads for the event. India has also begun unveiling its contingent for the Games, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23rd to August 2nd. This year’s Commonwealth Games will feature only 10 sports. The reduced programme comes after the original host, the Australian state of Victoria, withdrew from hosting the event in 2023 due to financial concerns. Scotland later stepped in and opted for a smaller and more cost-effective edition of the Games. The 10 sports at Glasgow 2026 are: Athletics and Para Athletics, Swimming and Para Swimming, 3×3 Basketball and Wheelchair Basketball, Boxing, Track Cycling and Para Cycling, Artistic Gymnastics, Judo, Lawn Bowls and Para Bowls, Netball, and Weightlifting and Para Powerlifting. India has so far announced squads for Athletics and Boxing. Boxing India’s boxing squad was announced in May following the national trials in Patiala. The 14-member team includes experienced names such as Lovlina Borgohain and young talent Sakshi Chaudhary. Sakshi impressed the world …

How to qualify for 2028 LA Olympics in Boxing?

How to qualify for 2028 LA Olympics in Boxing?

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The Olympic Qualification System (OQS) for boxing at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games has been officially confirmed by the World Boxing (WB). The 2028 Olympics will feature boxing’s first program under the new world governing body, with 14 medal events equally split between men and women. Boxing is one of India’s most successful international sports, having multiple world champions and also three Olympic medals to date. Lovlina Borgohain, in the delayed 2021 Tokyo Games, is the last Indian to have medalled at the Olympics. The 2028 edition will be the first with an equal number of medal events for men and women in boxing, after the IOC added one extra weight category in the women’s section. There are 248 quota places (124 Men’s, 124 Women’s) in the 14 medal events of boxing, offering 16-20 entries based on different weight categories. Olympics Weight Categories for LA Olympics: Men’s: 55kg (18 Quotas), 60Kg (18 Quotas), 65kg (20 Quotas), 70Kg (20 Quotas), 80kg (16 Quotas), 90Kg (16 Quotas), 90+ Kg (16 Quotas) Women’s: 51Kg (18 Quotas), 54Kg …

Preeti upsets Olympic medallist Aeji Im

Preeti upsets Olympic medallist Aeji Im

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India’s women’s boxing team continued its strong run at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with Preeti Pawar, Priya and Arundhati Choudhary advancing to their respective finals in Ulaanbaatar on Monday. Preeti delivered one of the standout performances of the day in the 54kg category, defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aeji Im of Korea by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer controlled all three rounds with precision and composure to secure her place in the gold medal bout. She will next face Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-wen, a multiple-time world champion, in the final. In the 60kg division, Priya registered a dominant 5-0 win over Mongolia’s Namuun Monkhor, ensuring her progression to the final. She is set to take on North Korea’s Un Gyong Won in the title clash. Arundhati Choudhary also impressed in the 70kg category, securing a 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Oysha Toirova to book her place in the final, where she will meet Kazakhstan’s Bakyt Seidish. Mixed results for other Indian Boxers While India celebrated multiple finalists, several boxers bowed out in 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 …

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen headline Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships

Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen headline Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships

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2 min readFeb 28, 2026 09:46 PM IST Tokyo Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen will headline the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships starting from March 28th in Mongolia. The 20-member squad was finalised after an intensive month-long evaluation process, with players inducted into the ongoing national camp in Patiala following the National Championships in January. As per the selection policy, finalists at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in the approved weight categories for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2026 will be selected as direct entries for the respective multi-sport contingents. The evaluations were conducted under the watchful eyes of Head Coaches Santiago Nieva (Women) and CA Kuttappa (Men), with the support staff closely monitoring preparations in camp. The continental championship therefore, carries added significance as both a medal opportunity and a key qualification pathway for the upcoming multi-sport events. Apart from Lovlina and Nikhat, World champion Minakshi (48 kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57 kg) and Preeti Pawar (54 kg) will be the medal winning prospects in the …

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

Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen to Lead India at Asian Boxing C’ships 2026

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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11. The 20-member squad was finalised after an intensive month-long evaluation process, with players inducted into the ongoing national camp in Patiala following the National Championships in January. As per the selection policy, finalists at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in the approved weight categories for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games 2026 will be selected as direct entries for the respective multi-sport contingents. The continental championship, therefore, carries added significance as both a medal opportunity and a key qualification pathway for the upcoming multi-sport events. Lovlina (75kg), who recently struck gold at the Boxam Elite 2026 Championship in Spain, will headline the women’s squad alongside Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Priya (60kg), all of whom also won gold in Spain and have shown consistent form. They will be joined by reigning world champions Minakshi (48kg) and Jaismine (57kg). The remaining …

India dominates BOXAM Elite International 2026 with nine gold medals in Spain

India dominates BOXAM Elite International 2026 with nine gold medals in Spain

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India wrapped up a highly successful BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a dominant showing on the final day, clinching nine gold medals as Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary led a resounding finish in La Nucia, Alicante. In a standout achievement, India was represented in seven Elite Women’s finals on Saturday–including an all-Indian title clash in the 54kg division–and emerged with gold in each. Held in La Nucia, Alicante, the BOXAM Elite 2026 featured over 200 boxers from 20 nations, providing a high-quality international test early in the season. India finished as the competition’s most successful nation with nine golds, three silvers and seven bronze medals. BFI President Ajay Singh added, “BOXAM Elite offered exactly the kind of exposure we were seeking at this stage of the season, including strong international opposition, depth across weight categories, and high-pressure bouts. The performances in Spain, particularly the conversion rate in finals, reflect the progress of our programme. With a demanding year ahead, this tournament has been a valuable step in preparing our …

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 …

Nikhat, Lovlina cruise through opening bouts

Nikhat, Lovlina cruise through opening bouts

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Top Indian women boxers made commanding starts to their campaigns at the Elite National Boxing Championships as world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi, along with Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, registered comfortable wins in Greater Noida on Monday. The championships, being staged at Gautam Buddha University, are being held in a combined format for the first time, with men’s and women’s events running simultaneously at the same venue. Around 600 boxers from across the country are competing across 10 weight categories each in the men’s and women’s divisions. Competing in the 48–51kg category, Nikhat, representing Telangana, delivered a clinical performance to blank Nidhi of Chandigarh by a 5–0 verdict. The two-time world champion controlled the bout from start to finish, showcasing sharp movement and clean scoring to advance without difficulty. World champion Minakshi was equally dominant in the 45–48kg category, defeating Tamil Nadu’s V Lakshaya S Vijayan by an identical 5–0 margin. Minakshi dictated the pace of the contest, leaving little room for her opponent to mount any resistance. In the 70–75kg division, Lovlina Borgohain …