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All you need to know about Sachin Siwach

All you need to know about Sachin Siwach

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Sachin Siwach will make his Commonwealth Games debut when he represents India in the men’s 60kg boxing event at Glasgow 2026. One of India’s most accomplished boxers, Siwach has won world and youth titles and has consistently represented the country on the international stage. Early days Born on December 6, 1999, in Mitathal village near Bhiwani, Haryana, Sachin Siwach comes from a farming family with deep roots in boxing. His father, Krishan Siwach, is the brother of Olympic medallist Vijender Singh, while his uncle, Pawan Siwach, encouraged him to take up the sport. Sachin began boxing in 2009 at the age of 10 after joining the Captain Hawa Singh Academy in Bhiwani. Initially, coach Sanjay Sheoran was reluctant to admit him because he was undernourished. However, his father remained determined and worked tirelessly to support his son’s dream, even arranging fresh milk at home to meet his nutritional needs. Rise through the ranks Sachin’s rise began with impressive performances at the junior and youth levels. He won bronze at the 2015 AIBA Junior World Championships …

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. …

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 …

Sachin, Preeti, Arundhati, Priya added to TOPS core group

Sachin, Preeti, Arundhati, Priya added to TOPS core group

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Four Indian boxers — Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary and Sachin Siwach — were promoted to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) core group on Wednesday. This development after their performances at the recently concluded Asian Boxing Championships, where Pawar, Priya, and Chaudhary clinched gold medals, while Siwach bagged a silver. The decision was taken during the 172nd Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting, where athlete performances under the TOPS framework were reviewed. Pawar is set to compete in both the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Japan, scheduled later this year, having secured her qualification during the Asian Championships. Alongside her will be Jaismine, Priya, Arundhati, and Siwach. Pawar, Priya, and Siwach will also compete at the Asian Games, having met the qualification criteria laid down by Boxing Federation of India. The MOC, additionally, included three boxers — Aditya (65kg), Deepak (70kg), and Harsh (90kg) — in the TOPS Development group following their performances at the Asian Championships. Narender (+90kg) has been included in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) group, where …

Vishvanath Suresh strikes gold in men’s 50kg

Vishvanath Suresh strikes gold in men’s 50kg

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India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category on Friday. He defeated Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) also added a medal to the tally with a hard-fought silver, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with 5 golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16 – 5 Gold, 3 Silver, 8 Bronze. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, who topped the medal charts with 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level. Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances. He has quickly established himself on the international stage. His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world number one en route to …

World champions Minakshi, Jaismine enter finals

World champions Minakshi, Jaismine enter finals

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India continued its impressive campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with a total of eight boxers, six women and two men, storming into the finals. Minakshi and Jaismine led the charge in the women’s semifinals on Tuesday, while Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin added to the tally with strong performances in the men’s category. In the women’s 48kg semifinal, Minakshi registered a confident 4:1 victory over Thailand’s Thipsatcha Yodwaree to seal her spot in the gold medal bout. Joining her in the finals, Jaismine edged past Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova in a closely contested 3:2 decision in the women’s 57kg category. In the men’s division, Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) delivered a dominant performance, outclassing Jordan’s Huthaifa Eshish with a unanimous 5:0 win to advance to the final. Sachin (60kg) also impressed with a solid 4:1 victory over Thailand’s Sakda Ruamtham in his semifinal clash. 🚨Sachin Siwach enters the men’s 60kg final at the Asian #Boxing C’ships with a 4-1 win over Sakda Ruamtham of Thailand 🥊🇮🇳 With this, the semi-finals have ended in Mongolia, with 8 Indian …

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

Hussamuddin returns as National Champion

Hussamuddin returns as National Champion

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Greater Noida: Mohammad Hussamuddin, the former Commonwealth Games and World Championship medallist, staged a stunning comeback from injury to claim the national title on Saturday. After nearly three years away from the ring due to multiple setbacks, Hussamuddin proved that his hunger had not faded, clinching the men’s 60kg national gold by edging out Sachin Siwach 3–2 in a nail-biting final. Overcome with emotion after the win, Hussamuddin, in a trembling voice, told the media that many people had asked him to quit the sport, a suggestion he was determined to prove wrong. “This year is very important to me, and I had to prove myself. I was injured for a long time, and many people told me to leave the sport, but I didn’t lose hope,” said Hussam. He paused briefly to regain his composure before adding proudly: “Here I lived up to my expectations and will do the same in the coming years.” 🗨️”Mujhe apne aap ko prove karna tha…” 🥊 Commonwealth Games medalist Mohammad Hussamuddin returns to the #Boxing Nationals after a …

I can challenge Olympic medalists, it’s no big deal: Boxer Sachin Siwach

I can challenge Olympic medalists, it’s no big deal: Boxer Sachin Siwach

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Sachin Siwach returned home with a bronze medal in the men’s 60kg category at the recently concluded 2025 World Boxing Cup in Brazil. The Bhiwani boxer, however, was not content. He wanted to prove his mettle especially after missing out on Paris Olympics qualification by a whisker despite an impressive performance at the qualifier event. In Brazil, Sachin was making a comeback from a period of emotional distress. And the semifinal against Pawel Brach of Poland was the first solid boxing match for the Indian, having received a bye in the quarterfinal. “I was running a fever and a cough, due to which I had lost a lot of weight too. During the semifinal, my coaches suggested I pull out after the first round due to my health. But, I wanted to continue. We had a small exchange and I eventually quit,” Sachin told The Bridge. “We were training in Brazil for almost two weeks before the tournament. The weather didn’t suit me,” he added. The Indian contingent attended a two-week high intensity training program …

Hitesh enters men’s 70kg final

Hitesh enters men’s 70kg final

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Hitesh, in men’s 70kg, became the first Indian to reach the final of the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Brazil on Thursday. He beat France’s Olympian Makan Traore by an unanimous 5-0 decision to book his spot in the gold medal bout. All the five judges called the fight in favour of Hitesh and despite a point deduction, the Indian emerged unscathed. #News | Hitesh becomes first Indian boxer to reach 2025 Boxing World Cup Final🥊 He registered a 5-0 unanimous win over Makan Traore of France in the men’s 70kg semi-final👏 Elsewhere, Jadumani Singh (50kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg) all won a bronze medal each🥉… pic.twitter.com/DAWdgcEL8w — The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) April 4, 2025 India also won three bronze medals in the day with Jadumani Singh, Sachin Siwach, and Vishal all losing their respective semi-final bouts. While Jadumani went down Asilbek Jalilov of Uzbekistan in men’s 50kg, Sachin lost out to Pawel Brach of Poland in the men’s 60kg. Vishal, on the other hand, suffered a loss to Turabek Khabibullaev of Uzbekistan in …