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7 Indians enter finals on Day 9 of Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 28: Six women were among the seven Indian pugilists who booked their place in the U-17 finals as India continued its strong showing on Day 9 at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships.
Women pugilists shine as 14 Indians reach finals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships
Amman, April 27: Nine of the 12 Women’s U-15 boxers competing in the semifinals won their respective bouts to progress ahead, as 14 Indians were guaranteed a finals spot at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships after the eighth day of competitions.
India guaranteed 43 medals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 26: Team India has confirmed 43 medals at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships, organised by the newly recognised Asian Boxing body under World Boxing, with four more pugilists punching their way into the semifinals on Day 7.
Asian U-15, U-17 Boxing C'ships: Khushi, Tikam power into semis
Amman, April 25: Khushi Chand and Tikam Singh led India's charge on Day 6 of the Asian U-17 Boxing Championships, with seven more pugilists sealing a final four spot in their respective weight categories.
Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships: Khushi, Tikam enter SFs as 7 Indians win on day-6
Amman, April 25: Khushi Chand and Tikam Singh led India's charge on day six of the Asian U-17 Boxing Championships, with seven more pugilists sealing a final four spot in their respective weight categories.
Five more Indians progress to semis at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships on Day 5
Amman, April 24: Five Indians, including three boys and two girls, advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with dominant performances on Day 5.
India continue winning streak at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 21: Indian boxers continued their strong run at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, with three commanding wins on Day 2. School Games Federation of India (SGFI) 2024 gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg) dominated Ali Almesmari of UAE, sealing the bout with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
India's Hardik Dahiya, Rudraksh Singh register wins in Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 and U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on Day 1. In the U-15 boys' category, Hardik Dahiya (43kg) outclassed Kyrgyzstan's Kubanychbek Bolushov with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision. Rudraksh Singh (46kg) followed up with another clean sweep, defeating Mongolia's Ibrakhim Maral 5-0. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
India off to winning start at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
Amman, April 20: India began its campaign at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with two commanding wins on opening day as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) started off with commanding wins in the preliminary round.
India sends strong contingent to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India has fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad--30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists--for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan, from April 17 to May 1. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing, as per the release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
India send 56-strong team to Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing C'ships in Jordan
New Delhi, April 18: India have fielded a 56-member youth boxing squad - 30 U-15 and 26 U-17 pugilists - for the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships being held in Amman, Jordan. This is the first event organised by Asian Boxing, endorsed by both the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
Boxing Interim Committee holds first meeting, fast-tracks key decisions to get Indian Boxing back on track
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday. The committee took significant decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India's medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions, according to a release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
BFI interim committee holds first meet, takes key decisions to rejuvenate domestic circuit
New Delhi, April 15: The World Boxing-led Interim Committee, entrusted with the responsibility of getting Indian boxing back on track, held its first meeting on Monday and took significant decisions to revitalise the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international competitions.
India ends Brazil 2025 World Boxing campaign with six medals
New Delhi, April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Saturday.
India finish World Boxing Cup campaign with 6 medals
Foz Do Iguacu (Brazil), April 6: The Indian boxing contingent came up with an impressive performance in their first-ever outing in the Elite level international meet organised by World Boxing as they bagged six medals, including a gold and silver in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu.
World Boxing Cup: Clinical Abhinash Jamwal storms into 65kg final
New Delhi, April 5: Abhinash Jamwal delivered a near-perfect performance against Italy's Gianluigi Malanga to storm into the 65kg final of the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Friday.
World Boxing Cup: Tactically brilliant Hitesh becomes first Indian to reach final
New Delhi, April 4: National champion Hitesh displayed exceptional tactical awareness to pack off France’s Makan Traore 5:0 in the 70kg bout to become the first Indian boxer to reach the final in the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 at Foz Do Iguacu on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Manish Rathore, Hitesh, Abhinash Jamwal cruise into semifinals with dominant wins
Foz do Iguacu, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Thursday.
World Boxing Cup: Manish, Hitesh and Abhinash sail into SF with dominant wins
New Delhi, April 3: Indian boxers Manish Rathore, Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal showcased their title ambitions with commanding victories in the quarterfinals in their respective weight categories of the ongoing World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Wednesday.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Resilient Jadumani overcomes Trowbridge challenge to reach semis
New Delhi, April 2: A resilient display under pressure allowed national champion Jadumani Singh Mandengbam overcome the formidable Ellis Trowbridge of Great Britain to reach the semifinals of the 50kg category at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 on Tuesday.
World Boxing Cup: Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira
New Delhi, March 31: Indian men’s contingent will be eyeing for medal-winning performances at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semifinals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025: Sachin, Vishal through to semis, Lakshya Chahar to kick off India's campaign against Olympian Wanderley Pereira of Brazil
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The Indian men's contingent at the much-anticipated World Boxing Cup 2025 to be played in Brazil from March 31 to April 5 will be eying for medal-winning performances after they were handed a mixed draw with two boxers getting a direct entry in the semi-finals and few more needing just a win to reach the last four.
Young Indian pugilists to represent country in World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025
Foz do Iguacu, March 31: The ten-member Indian squad will be competing at the World Boxing Cup Brazil 2025 in the city of Foz do Iguacu, Brazil starting from Monday.
There is a lot of competition...: Pooja Rani on women's boxing in India after gold medal in National Championship
By Sahil Kohli, Greater Noida, March 27: Following her gold medal win at the women's National Boxing Championships, Asian Games medalist Pooja Rani expressed happiness at her ninth national-level gold and pointed to the high level of competition in Indian boxing.
World Champion Nitu Ghanghas leads charge as top contenders cruise through on Women's Nationals Day 2
Greater Noida, March 22: 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, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Women's Boxing Nationals: World champ Nitu Ghanghas leads the charge as top stars cruise
Greater Noida, March 22: 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, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Rajasthan's Anjali Choudhary in the Minimumweight category (45-48kg) to storm into the next round.
Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025: Railways' Anamika begins title defense with dominant win
Greater Noida, March 21: Reigning Lightfly 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 2. A BRICS Games 2024 gold medallist, the Railways boxer’s dominant start set the tone for a power-packed opening, witnessed by IOA President PT Usha, BFI President Ajay Singh, Indian cricketer RP Singh along with Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh, World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympians Sarita Devi and Manoj Kumar, UP Boxing Secretary Pramod Kumar and many other dignitaries were in attendance to witness the bouts
Railways' Anamika starts title defence with win as 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 commences
Greater Noida, March 21: Reigning Lightfly (48-50kg) champion Anamika Hooda began her title defence at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship 2025 by knocking out Sikkim's Prava Gajneer in Round 2 on Friday.
'It's not only Virat works hard, we do too': Gaurav Bidhuri calls for equal recognition of Olympic sports in India
New Delhi, March 21: Indian boxer Gaurav Bidhuri, a World Championship bronze medallist, has called for greater recognition of Olympic sports in India, highlighting the disparity in attention given to different sports.
World Champion Neetu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up as 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships gets underway in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 21: The country's best boxing talent is all set to punch their way to glory as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships to be played at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27 set the ball rolling for a week-long exhibition of the exhilarating contest between the established and upcoming talent, according to a release from BFI.
India's top 300 women boxers to clash at 8th Elite National Championship in Greater Noida
New Delhi, March 6: The stage is set for high-octane action as around 300 of India's top women boxers will compete for national glory at the 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, taking place at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, from March 21 to 27. Organised in association with the UP Boxing Association (UPBA), the prestigious tournament returns to the venue that hosted its last edition in 2023 with resounding success, a release said.
Sachin, Lakshya shine as Services claim top honours at Men's Boxing Nationals
Bareilly, Jan 14: The Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) once again proved their dominance in Indian boxing, retaining their title at the Elite Men's National Boxing Championship with a commanding performance in the finals.
Shiva, Sachin enter quarterfinals of men's Boxing Nationals
Bareilly, Jan 11: Shiva Thapa and Sachin Siwach continued their stellar campaigns, securing emphatic victories on Day 4 at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, to enter the quarterfinals.
Saweety Boora motivated after being conferred with prestigious Arjuna Award
Chandigarh, January 8: The Indian professional boxer Saweety Boora on Wednesday opened up on receiving the prestigious Arjuna Award and said that she is feeling very motivated and wants to work hard in the future.