Elite Women's National Boxing C'ship: Nitu leads the charge with win

ANI March 23, 2025 123 views

Nitu Ghanghas showcased her prowess at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship with a commanding victory. Her performance set the tone for a fiercely competitive event in Greater Noida. Meanwhile, standouts like Anamika Hooda and Youth World Champion Devika Ghorpade further thrilled audiences with decisive wins. As the event progresses, over 200 boxers from various states aim to leave their mark in this prestigious tournament.

"Nitu Ghanghas delivered a statement performance with a dominant unanimous victory." - Boxing Federation of India
Greater Noida, March 23: World Champion and Arjuna Awardee Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana) delivered a statement performance on Day 2 of the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 on Sunday, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.

Key Points

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Nitu Ghanghas wins unanimously over Anjali Choudhary

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Anamika Hooda continues knockout streak

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200 boxers compete in Greater Noida

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SSCB's Jaismine Lamboria secures comfortable victory

Elsewhere, Jaismine Lamboria, one of only two competitors from the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), comfortably defeated Uttar Pradesh's Ice Prajapati. Sakshi, the second SSCB boxer, displayed similar dominance with a 5:0 victory over Punjab's Sandeep Kaur, reinforcing the Services' strong presence in the competition, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Hosted by the BFI in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship takes place at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, from March 20 to 27, 2025. Approximately 200 boxers from 24 state units will compete across ten weight categories in this week-long tournament, which follows the World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules, featuring three three-minute rounds with one-minute rest intervals.

Anamika Hooda (Railways) continued her ruthless form, following up her opening-round knockout with another first-round stoppage victory against Andhra Pradesh's Manasa Veni Anakapalli, underlining her title credentials. Youth World Champion Devika Ghorpade (Maharashtra) also impressed, overpowering Sumayya M of Karnataka with a knockout win to advance.

In the 54-57kg category, Kunjarani Devi (Manipur) edged out Monika Mehta (Uttarakhand) with a hard-fought 4:1 split decision, while Poonam (Railways) proved too strong for Karnataka's K Yoogasri. The 60-65kg division saw UP's Sarita Rai secure a well-earned victory over Delhi's Shivani.

Minakshi (AIP) dominated Kerala's Milano M.J with a flawless 5:0 unanimous win in the 45-48kg category. In the 51-54kg division, Savita (RSPB) overpowered Assam's Puja Sonowal with a second-round stoppage (RSC). Meanwhile, Kerala's Nandana C made a strong statement, securing a first-round RSC victory over Karnataka's Monika K, rounding off an eventful day filled with power-packed performances.

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Nitu Ghanghas Women's Boxing Championship Elite Women's Boxing Boxing Federation of India Greater Noida
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