World Champion Neetu, Olympians Pooja Rani, Jaismine headline star-studded line-up as 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships gets underway in Greater Noida

ANI March 21, 2025 170 views

The 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championships kicks off in Greater Noida with 188 talented boxers ready to compete. World Champion Nikhat Zareen leads a star-studded lineup featuring multiple Olympians and national champions across 10 weight categories. The tournament represents a crucial platform for athletes to showcase their skills and potentially qualify for international competitions. With fierce competition expected, the championships promise high-intensity boxing and potential emerging talent discoveries.

"The National Championships provide the platform to showcase skills and open doors for international tournaments" - BFI Release
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.

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188 boxers from 24 states competing in 10 weight categories

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World Champion Nikhat Zareen headlines prestigious event

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Olympians and national champions set to battle for supremacy

A total of 188 boxers from 24 state federations and bodies will be competing in 10 weight categories. World Champion and top women boxer Nikhat Zareen, IOA President PT Usha along with multiple Olympians will be in attendance to cheer the boxers.

Leading the charge in their respective weight categories will be Olympian Jaismine (57kg), World Champion Nitu Ghanghas in the 48 kg weight category, two-time world youth champion Sakshi (54kg), former national champion Poonam Poonia (57kg), 2018 World Championship bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (65kg), former World Champion Medallist Sonia Lather (60kg) and Anamika (51kg) among others.

The heavier weight categories will see the likes of Olympian Pooja Rani, representing Haryana and Strandja Memorial silver medallist Anupama of RSPB bracketed in the same half of the 80 kg weight category.

The National Championships provide the boxers with the platform not only to showcase their skills at the biggest stage, but performance here opens the door for international tournaments and hence is a crucial milestone in a boxer's journey.

Challenging these established stars will be the likes of Pema Bhutia from Sikkim, Preeti of All India Police, former Nationals medallist Kalaivani S of Tamil Nadu and others.

Competitions will start in all 10 categories on Friday with a total of 44 bouts scheduled to be played in two sessions.

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Women's Boxing Nikhat Zareen Indian Boxing National Championships Olympians Pooja Rani Jaismine
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