India’s campaign at the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025 gathered momentum on Day 3 as two of its finest pugilists, Minakshi and Pooja Rani, punched their way into the semifinals, assuring the country of at least two medals. Their commanding performances not only displayed individual excellence but also lifted the collective morale of the Indian…
India’s promising campaign at the World Boxing Cup Astana, Kazakhstan 2025 continued to gather pace on Tuesday as three more Indian boxers Sakshi, Jaismine, and Lakshya Chahar booked their places in the quarterfinals with assured victories in their respective categories at the Beeline Arena. Coming into the tournament with growing confidence following a strong showing…
Nikhat Zareen Sparkles, Anjali Stuns Manisha Moun on Day 1 of Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament 2025 At the heart of Hyderabad’s Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, the opening day of the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament 2025 roared to life with intensity, surprise, and pure boxing class. Spearheading the event was two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, who lived…
With momentum on their side after a promising performance in the Brazil leg, the Indian boxing contingent now sets its sights on the next major challenge the World Boxing Cup Astana 2025, to be held in Kazakhstan from June 30 to July 6. This continental leg of the global World Boxing calendar will see over…
Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro are set to lead a stellar field of India’s top women boxers at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, beginning June 27 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Telangana. The five-day event, which runs till July 1, is being…
Here is a comprehensive week-wise breakdown of the India sports schedule May 2025, covering key international and domestic events across Olympic and para sports. This summary ensures fans stay informed of India’s sporting representation around the globe. Week 1 (May 1–4): A High-Octane Start Across Continents India begins May with a busy schedule across sports:…
India’s Stellar Performance at the 2025 World Boxing Cup in Brazil The 2025 World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, marked a historic milestone for Indian boxing, with the national team securing an impressive tally of six medals: one gold, one silver, and four bronze. This remarkable achievement underscores India’s growing prominence in the…
The World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu, has been a significant event for Indian boxing, showcasing the prowess and determination of the nation’s pugilists on the international stage. Among the standout performers are Abhinash Jamwal, Hitesh Gulia, and Manish Rathore, each making notable strides in their respective weight categories. Abhinash Jamwal’s…
In a breakthrough moment for Indian boxing, national champion Hitesh delivered a masterclass in tactical brilliance to become the first Indian boxer to reach the final of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025, held in Foz do Iguaçu. Facing France’s seasoned Olympian Makan Traore in the 70kg semifinal, Hitesh executed a calculated game plan to…
Women National boxing Championship Opens in Style as IOA President PT Usha, Olympic Medalist Vijender Singh, Nikhat Zareen and multiple other sporting icons light up the arena Reigning Light fly (48-50kg) champion Anamika Hooda began her title defense at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim’s Prava Gajneer in Round…
In a significant development for the future of boxing in the Olympic Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has granted provisional recognition to World Boxing (WB) as the International Federation (IF) governing the sport. This decision, made by the IOC Executive Board (EB) during a remote meeting, marks a crucial step toward ensuring boxing’s inclusion…
Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh has expressed his willingness to contest the upcoming elections for the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), aiming to bring transparency, stability, and greater international exposure to Indian boxing. His declaration comes at a time when the BFI is being run by an ad-hoc committee, appointed by the Indian Olympic Association…
The action at the National Games boxing took center stage at the Shri Hari Singh Thapa Sports College Indoor Stadium in Pithoragarh from January 29 to February 7, showcasing intense battles and thrilling matchups. The event featured some of India’s finest, who stepped into the ring to fight for national glory. The men’s boxing events…
Men’s & Women’s Boxing at the 38th National Games Witnesses Thrilling Encounters, as Lovlina Borgohain wins Gold The men’s boxing at the National Games saw thrilling bouts, with the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) asserting its dominance across multiple weight categories. In the flyweight (51kg) division, SSCB’s Mandengbam Judumani secured a solid victory over Chandigarh’s…
The 8th Elite Men’s Boxing Nationals Championships from 6th-13th January in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, delivered an electrifying spectacle. The tournament wasn’t just a showcase of India’s top boxing talent but also a proving ground for rising stars eager to make their mark. With big names gracing the ring and fresh faces stepping up with fierce…
Abhinash Jamwal capped a golden tournament with triumph in the Welterweight category at National Boxing Championships Bareilly, January 14, 2025: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals. SSCB boxers delivered…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown from January 7-13 in Bareilly Bareilly, January 9, 2025: Shiva Thapa, the reigning Welterweight (60-65kg) champion from the previous edition, kicked off his title defence at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory on Day 2. Representing Assam, Thapa, who made history…
India’s top boxers battle for supremacy in week-long showdown beginning on January 7, 2025,_ Govind Sahani, a silver medallist at the 2023 Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament and a member of the Indian contingent for the 2023 Men’s World Boxing Championships, started his campaign at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship with a commanding…
New Delhi will also host the World Boxing Congress 2025 India has struck a powerful punch in the world of boxing, securing the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the World Boxing Congress scheduled for November 2025 in New Delhi. This comes as the most exciting development for the ardent…
Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is delighted to announce that India has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious World Boxing Cup Final 2025 and the Congress 2025, scheduled to take place in November 2025. This landmark achievement underscores India’s growing prominence on the global boxing stage and reaffirms its capability to host world-class…
It is never easy to script history and add your name to the list of firsts, but that’s exactly what India’s U19 boxing stars achieved, proving themselves in the first-ever U19 World Boxing Championship. These young athletes brought home a staggering 17 medals—4 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze (India finished at second position in…
The U19 World Boxing Championships 2024 is underway from October 26 and will continue until November 3 at the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, marking an exciting chapter in youth boxing. This event is the first-ever global U19 World Boxing Championships, exclusively for boxers aged 17 and 18, and will feature competitions across 10 weight…
As we know, the craze of the Paris Olympics 2024 is waving high in the air. People are eagerly waiting to see their favorite athletes in action. When I say action, it resembles one of the most highlighted sports, “Boxing”. It was included in the Olympics in 1904 and since then, it has given a…
As Lovlina Borgohain prepares for the Paris Olympics, the anticipation and excitement are palpable. Her bronze medal from the Tokyo Olympics has solidified her place among India’s elite boxers. Hailing from Baramukhia village in Assam, Lovlina Borgohain has paved her journey with multiple medals and commendable achievements to become a familiar name in a country…
Amit Panghal will have one sole aim in his head when he steps into the ring at the Paris Olympics, and that is “Redemption”. But when he steps into that ring ,Panghal will not just be fighting for a medal; he will be fighting to reclaim his place among the world’s elite and to prove…
The final Boxing World Olympic qualification tournament concluded in Thailand which was the final opportunity for boxers around the globe to secure their Paris Olympic tickets. Indian boxers put up a good show in Thailand winning three Quota places while narrowly missing two. Amit Panghal (Men’s 51 kg),Nishant Dev(men’s 71 kg) & Jaismine Lamboria(women’s 57kg)…
Pro-boxing in India to get major fillip with inaugural Global Boxing Series to be held on June 1 The series will witness first ever influencer marque showdown along with eight bouts at the Jade Garden Banquets, Worli Mumbai, 31st May 24: Boxing fans in India would witness the electrifying atmosphere and high-octane tussles between professional boxers at the inaugural Global Boxing Series which will be held…
Wondering who will qualify for the Paris Olympics in boxing, we have you covered. MENS: 51kg(4 Quotas): Amit Panghal has probably got the the most favorable draws out of all the Indian men’s boxers competing at the tournament. A bye in the 1st round,followed by a relatively easy Round of 32 match. His toughest challenge…
The Second and final Boxing World Olympic Qualification tournament begins on May 24 in Bangkok, Thailand. This event presents the last opportunity for boxers around the world to secure a quota for the Paris Olympics 2024. A total of 51 remaining Paris 2024 Olympic quota places (23 for women and 28 for men) will be…
The Indian star defeated the Jordanian in the quarter final bout to book her place at Paris 2024. By Astik Raj The reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen stole the show once again as she took on the Jordanian pugilist Hanan Nassar in the quarter-final of women’s flyweight category. This win means a lot, not only…
New Delhi, June 19: Defending Champions Services Sports Control Board once again stamped their authority by clinching the team championship title at the 6th Youth Men’s National Boxing Championships in Gangtok, Sikkim. SSCB boxers pulled off a stunning show on the last day of the competition as nine of their 11 finalists emerged victorious and took…
New Delhi, April 17: Indian Men’s boxing contingent left for Tashkent, Uzbekistan in the early hours of Monday to participate in a 12 day long multi-nation training camp prior to the 2023 IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships which is scheduled to be held in Tashkent from April 30- May 14. Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva…
Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa and 2019 Asian Championships silver medallist Deepak Bhoria will headline the Indian squad for the upcoming IBA Men’s World Boxing Championships to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan from April 30 to May 14. Shiva, who won a World Championships bronze medal in Doha, Qatar in 2015 will be looking…
Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilist Saweety Boora was crowned as World Champion for the first time after registering victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. While the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu (48kg) defeated Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg of Mongolia with a…
Scripting history, the young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as a World Champion for the first time after registering a sensational victory in the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Saturday. Maintaining her red hot form, Nitu (48kg) made lightwork of the two-time…
New Delhi, March 23, 2023: Prominent Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Saweety Boora produced monumental displays to reach the finals of the Mahindra IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship as the hosts dominated proceedings at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex here on Thursday. With three consecutive Referee Stops Contest (RSC) wins under…
International female pugilists have begun the training camp for the 13th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships with Sri Lanka being the first team to take to the ring. The Championships will be held from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The training camp is being…
Total prize money of INR 20 crores announced for the Championships which is the highest ever Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the charge as the Indian contingent fielded by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) looks to create new records at the IBA Women’s World Boxing…
India’s female pugilists Anamika and S.Kalavani made their way into the semi-finals of the ongoing 74th Strandja Memorial International Boxing Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Friday. Anamika (50kg) faced Brazil’s Caroline de Almeida in the quarter-final and started the bout with an aggressive approach. She displayed swift movement and landed a flurry of punches on…
The 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships is set to take place from March 15 to 31 in New Delhi as India gears up to host the biennial event for the third time in the tournament’s history. Since the inception of the Championships in 2001, the prestigious event took place twice in India previously–in 2006…
IBA President Kremlev signs MoU with BFI President Ajay Singh Championship boasts prize pool of close to 20 crore In a yet another milestone moment for boxing, India has been named as the host country for the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship. The announcement was made on Wednesday at a press conference in New…
Five Indian women including Lovlina Borgohain and Parveen Hooda will battle for gold in the finals on Friday The 2022 Thailand Open Champion duo of Sumit and Govind Kumar Sahani both suffered defeats in their semi-final bouts and secured bronze at the 2022 ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Thursday. Govind…
Tired of returning with a bloody nose from the ring, or getting a beating from his coach, Arunachal Pradesh’s Sambo Lapung gave up boxing. And took up weightlifting. “Yes, I had first tried boxing only for about a year in 2008. But I gave it up. What’s the point in getting thrashed both in the…
The boxer from Telangana becomes the only fifth Indian woman to clinch yellow metal at the prestigious event Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen clinched the gold medal at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships after registering a dominating 5-0 victory in Istanbul on Thursday. Living up to the expectations, Nikhat thrashed Thailand’s…
Manisha and Parveen exit with bronze medals Nikhat will take on Thailand’s Jitpong Jutamas in final on Thursday Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen punched her way into the final with a sensational win while Manisha and debutant Parveen ended their campaigns with bronze medals after defeats in the semi-finals at the 12th edition of the IBA…
Hello and welcome to the coverage of the Quarterfinals rounds matches at IBA Boxing World Championships Anamika (50kg) lost to Rio Olympics bronze medallist Ingrit Valencia 0f Colombia 0-5 Was that a fair decision. Scores – 30-27 & 30-26 Pooja and 3 29-28 to AUS. Thats too different set of scores, as if two different…
Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen and Manisha continued their brilliant forms to secure themselves medals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships after registering contrasting wins in their respective quarter-finals in Istanbul on Monday. Confirming their first World Championships medals with a place in the semi-finals, Nikhat clinched a dominating 5-0 win…
Lovlina suffered a shock loss Nitu and Manisha to play in pre-quarterfinals on Saturday Two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani (81kg) advanced to the quarterfinals at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships as she defeated Timea Nagy of Hungary by unanimous decision in Istanbul on Friday. Pooja, who was playing her first…
Jaismine, Anamika and Shiksha will begin their challenge on Thursday Nikhat Zareen, Parveen and Manisha pulled off powerful performances to extend India’s unbeaten run at the 12th edition of the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships with dominating victories in Istanbul on Wednesday. Making progress into the second round, the 2019 Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat…
