India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 gathered significant momentum on Day 5 in Ulaanbaatar, as three of the country’s leading women boxers Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar advanced to the semifinals, thereby confirming at least three medals for the contingent. In a tournament known for its depth and competitiveness, India’s women once…
India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 gathered further momentum on Day 3 as Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin delivered impressive victories to progress in their respective categories. Against a backdrop of intense continental competition, both boxers showcased composure, technical precision, and tactical awareness to move a step closer to the medal rounds. Vishvanath Suresh…
India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 continued with a mix of commanding success and spirited resistance on Day 2, as Priya delivered a dominant victory while Jadumani Singh produced one of the most competitive bouts of the day against a top-seeded opponent. Competing against some of Asia’s finest boxing talent in Ulaanbaatar, the…
India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 got off to an ideal start as Preeti Pawar and Deepak registered impressive victories in their respective opening bouts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Facing quality opposition from two of Asia’s strongest boxing nations, both Indian pugilists displayed composure, tactical discipline, and control to secure crucial wins. The results…
India’s boxing contingent is set to begin its campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a mix of favourable draws and early high-pressure contests, as the official bout schedule revealed key matchups across weight categories. With several top names receiving first-round byes and others facing challenging opponents, the stage is set for a crucial…
India’s youth boxing contingent continued its impressive campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, with Chandrika, Gunjan, Joyshree Devi and Ambekar Meetei advancing to their respective finals after strong semifinal performances on Saturday. The quartet will now compete for gold medals in the tournament’s concluding bouts, underlining India’s growing strength in youth…
India’s elite boxing contingent has arrived in Mongolia to begin an intensive training camp ahead of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to take place from March 28 to April 11, 2026. The preparatory camp is expected to play a crucial role in helping the Indian team fine-tune its preparations before one of the most…
India’s youth boxing contingent delivered another strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, registering five victories on the third day of competition and reinforcing the country’s growing depth in age-group boxing. The wins came across both the morning and evening sessions, with Indian boxers dominating multiple bouts against international opponents. The…
India’s youth boxing contingent opened its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 with an impressive set of performances as Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registered victories on the opening day of the tournament in Bangkok, Thailand. The competition, which runs from March 8 to 15, has brought together some…
India’s next generation of boxing talent is set to step onto the international stage as the country’s youth boxing team prepares to compete at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in Bangkok from March 8 to March 15. The tournament will bring together some of the world’s most promising young boxers,…
India will head into the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with a formidable 20-member squad led by Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen. The continental showpiece is scheduled to take place in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11, and carries significance beyond medals, serving as a direct pathway to selection for…
Indian boxing moved into a new phase this week as the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS) officially launched India Knockout Nights (IKN) a dedicated professional boxing platform aimed at providing Indian fighters with consistent opportunities, structured competition, and meaningful visibility. The unveiling of IKN brought together athletes, administrators, and members of India’s expanding combat sports…
India concluded a commanding campaign at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, clinching nine gold medals on the final day to finish as the most successful nation of the tournament. Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary headlined a flawless run in the women’s finals, as India converted all seven of its…
India’s women boxers delivered a commanding performance at the BOXAM Elite International in Spain, with Manju Rani, Nitu Ghanghas, Priya and Poonam clinching gold medals across four weight categories. The quartet headlined a strong Indian campaign that saw multiple finalists and a deep medal haul in one of Europe’s most competitive elite tournaments. Competing against…
India will have a formidable presence on the final day of the BOXAM Elite International 2026, with 12 boxers eight women and four men sealing their places in the gold medal bouts after a commanding semifinal showing on Friday. Competing in La Nucia, Alicante, the prestigious tournament has brought together over 200 boxers from 20…
India’s impressive campaign at the BOXAM Elite International 2026 gathered further momentum on Day 3, with the contingent confirming a remarkable 19 medals at the prestigious tournament in Spain. Led by Nitu (51kg) and Preeti (54kg), who stormed into the semifinals with commanding performances, and Jadumani Singh (55kg), who continued his dominant run in the…
India’s boxers continued their strong momentum at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, producing another commanding set of performances on Day Two of the prestigious tournament. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Boxing Cup Finals champion Hitesh Gulia led the charge, as India recorded wins across multiple weight categories to underline the depth and balance…
India made a powerful statement on the opening day of the BOXAM Elite International 2026, producing a series of commanding performances against elite opposition as the world-class tournament got underway in La Nucía. With 214 boxers from 21 nations in action, the prestigious event is one of the strongest international boxing meets outside the World…
India will step onto the international boxing stage in 2026 with one of its strongest squads in recent memory as a 33-member contingent, led by World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach along with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, travels to Spain for the BOXAM Elite International in La Nucia, Alicante. The tournament,…
India will begin its international boxing season with a strong 33-member contingent at the Boxam International Tournament in La Nucía, Spain, starting February 2, with Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain set to headline the team. The event will serve as India’s first overseas assignment of 2026, a year that carries added significance with both…
Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking a significant milestone in his transition from elite athlete to international sports administrator. The appointment further strengthens India’s representation within continental boxing governance and highlights the growing influence of former athletes in shaping the sport’s future. Vijender Singh,…
Beijing Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Athletes Commission, marking a significant step in India’s growing presence within the governance structure of Asian boxing. The appointment was confirmed on January 18 following a meeting of the Board of Directors of Asian Boxing, held in accordance with…
The Elite Men and Women’s Senior National Boxing Championships 2026 concluded on Saturday at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, marking a landmark moment for Indian boxing. For the first time, the men’s and women’s national championships were conducted simultaneously at the same venue, bringing together over 600 boxers from across the country competing in 10…
The men’s 50–55 kg final at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships promises a compelling contest after Jadumani Singh and Pawan Bartwal delivered commanding semi-final performances to book their places in the title bout at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Friday. Jadumani, the Boxing World Cup Finals silver medallist, produced one of…
India’s elite boxers continued to underline their pedigree at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships as several top names, led by two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, produced commanding performances to advance into the quarterfinals at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. With the championships entering a decisive phase, the gap in experience and quality…
Established stars asserted their pedigree while several challengers ensured the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships remained fiercely competitive, as action continued at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. World Championship bronze medallist Pooja Rani and India international Jadumani Singh registered commanding wins, but Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal…
India’s leading boxers began their campaigns on a confident note at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships, with world champions Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi, Tokyo Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal all progressing with convincing victories at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The ongoing championships mark a…
Former Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and Haryana heavyweight Sagar began their respective campaigns on a positive note at the Elite Men and Women Senior National Boxing Championships, currently underway at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Competing against a strong national field, both boxers showcased grit and class to advance in their weight categories,…
Indian boxing is set for a defining week as the country’s top male and female boxers prepare to battle for national supremacy at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held from January 4 to 10 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The championships promise not just intense competition but also…
The year 2025 will be remembered as one of the most consequential seasons in the history of Indian boxing. It was a year marked by governance turmoil, a fundamental shift in the global boxing order, and sharply contrasting fortunes for India’s men’s and women’s teams. As the sport transitioned from the discredited International Boxing Association…
India’s rising professional boxing prospect Nishant Dev extended his perfect start in the paid ranks with a commanding fourth-round technical knockout victory over Tanzania’s Ally Mbukwa, registering his fifth consecutive professional win on December 21, 2025. Fighting in a scheduled six-round welterweight contest in Accra, Ghana, the Indian boxer once again underlined why he is…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) is set to usher in a new chapter in domestic boxing with the 9th Men’s and 9th Women’s National Boxing Championships, scheduled to be held simultaneously for the first time, from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. The official draw ceremony on…
The World Boxing Cup 2026 series is set to become the most important competitive pathway in amateur boxing, arriving at a moment when the global governance of the sport is undergoing its most consequential shift in decades. With Brazil, China, and Uzbekistan confirmed as hosts for the three stages culminating in the World Boxing Cup…
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced the appointment of Santiago Nieva as the Head Coach of the Indian Women’s National Boxing Team, signalling a major strategic move ahead of a crucial Olympic cycle. The Swedish high-performance expert, who previously served as India’s High Performance Director from 2017 to 2021, returns at a moment…
As global amateur boxing undergoes its most dramatic governance upheaval in decades, one figure stands at the center of the sport’s historic transformation: Gennadiy Golovkin. The next President of World Boxing (WB), Golovkin is poised to shape the destiny of a sport that nearly lost its Olympic status. His arrival represents more than a routine…
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, Greater Noida, came to a conclusion yesterday. The event was the season ending Marquee event of World Boxing, and a culmination of the World Boxing Cup Series. Team India put together a dominant performance as expected, winning a medal in each of the 20 categories,10 per gender. Indian puglists…
India produced a performance of historic scale at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, finishing with an extraordinary nine gold medals, their highest-ever tally at a global boxing event. Competing at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, India’s 20-member contingent delivered a flawless collective campaign every single boxer finished on the podium, contributing to…
India delivered its most commanding performance yet at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, sending an unprecedented 15 boxers into Thursday’s gold-medal bouts the highest among all competing nations in this elite eight-boxer-per-category championship. Headlining India’s charge were reigning World Champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and two-time former World Champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg), both of whom…
India’s remarkable run at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 gathered even greater momentum on Wednesday as reigning World Champion Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) produced another flawless display to enter the final at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. With a commanding 5:0 victory over Kazakhstan’s Ulzhan Sarsenbek, the former Asian Youth Champion, Jaismine once…
India enjoyed its most commanding day yet at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, with eight boxers entering the gold-medal round across the afternoon and evening sessions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. The headline moment came from Preeti Pawar (54kg), who produced one of the biggest upsets of the tournament by defeating…
Arundhati Choudhary produced a career-defining performance on her international return, stopping Germany’s Leonie Müller one of the most consistent performers across all three stages of the 2025 World Boxing Cup Finals via RSC to headline a flawless Day 3 for India at the World Boxing Cup Finals in Greater Noida. Her emphatic victory set the…
As boxing approaches the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, its global governance, World Boxing stands at one of the most consequential turning points in the sport’s history. World Boxing (WB), formed barely two years ago as a reform-driven alternative to the suspended International Boxing Association (IBA), now carries the provisional mandate to run Olympic boxing an…
India delivered one of its most commanding collective displays at a global boxing event as all five Indian men’s boxers competing on Day 2 of the World Boxing Cup Finals advanced to the semifinals, confirming medals across both the afternoon and evening sessions at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida. The…
India launched its campaign at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 in Greater Noida with a commanding display across weight categories, delivering four confident victories in the opening session. From precise technical execution to sharp tactical adjustments, the Indian squad demonstrated the readiness and discipline expected at a high-profile international event. With the tournament carrying…
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025, the season ending marquee event organized by World Boxing, kicks off Today in Greater Noida, India. Close to 110 Boxers from 18 different countries are set to battle it out across 10 weight categories each in men’s and women’s,for the season ending title. The World Boxing Cup Finals is…
The World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 will officially raise the curtain on Sunday at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, marking the start of a landmark five-day celebration of elite global boxing. With more than 120 world-class athletes from 15 nations arriving in Greater Noida, India finds itself at the centre of the boxing…
India’s young boxers delivered a landmark performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, producing their best-ever medal tally in the sport at the continental event. With four golds, two silvers, and one bronze, the Indian contingent stamped their authority in Manama, Bahrain, and announced the arrival of a new generation of boxing talent. It…
India’s young boxing contingent delivered one of its finest performances at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, with three gold medals and one silver adding to the nation’s growing dominance in youth boxing. The trio of Khushi Chand, Ahaana Sharma, and Chandrika Pujari clinched top honours in their respective weight categories, while Lanchenba Moibungkhongbam…
The boxing world will turn its attention to Greater Noida next month as India prepares to host the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex from November 14 to 21. The season-ending event will feature more than 140 boxers from 18 nations, including three Paris Olympic medalists, making it…
Five girls and one boy storm into the gold medal bouts, marking India’s most successful youth boxing campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain Indian boxing’s next generation delivered a statement performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, as six young pugilists five girls and one boy stormed into the finals,…
