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Jadumani Singh claims maiden Senior National Boxing Gold

Jadumani Singh claims maiden Senior National Boxing Gold

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

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 …

Amit Panghal, Sagar make winning starts

Amit Panghal, Sagar make winning starts

Former Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and heavyweight contender Sagar began their campaigns with victories on the opening day of the Elite National Boxing Championships at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida on Sunday. The national championships are being held in a combined format for the first time, with men’s and women’s events staged 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, marking a significant step in streamlining India’s domestic boxing calendar. Competing in the bantamweight category, Panghal of SSCB delivered a composed and authoritative performance to defeat Usman Mohd Sultan of Bihar by unanimous decision. The 2018 Asian Games champion controlled the bout from the outset, using sharp footwork and clean combinations to dominate exchanges and progress comfortably to the next round. In contrast, Haryana’s Sagar faced a far sterner challenge in the heavyweight division. Matched against Edwin of Kerala, Sagar was pushed throughout a closely contested bout before edging through on a split decision. The …