Four Indian boxers, Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Sachin, have been promoted to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group following their impressive performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships. Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) clinched gold medals at the event in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, while Sachin (60kg) secured a silver. The Mission Olympic Cell’s decision to elevate these athletes was based on a thorough assessment of their recent achievements, world rankings, and progress.
These boxers are set to compete in major upcoming events such as the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Japan later this year. Preeti, Priya, and Sachin have qualified directly for both competitions, in line with the selection criteria of the Boxing Federation of India. The inclusion of these athletes in the TOPS Core group underscores India’s focus on boxing as a key sport to target medals at the CWG 2026.
In addition to the Core group promotions, three boxers, Aditya, Deepak, and Harsh, have been added to the TOPS Development group based on their performances at the Asian Championships. Narender has been placed in the Target Asian Games Group (TAGG) to receive support leading up to the 2026 Asian Games. Notably, India amassed a total of 16 medals, including five gold, three silver, and eight bronze, at the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia.
The TOPS Development group serves as a platform to nurture promising athletes, offering them structured support, exposure, and monitoring as they progress towards elite levels. With preparations intensifying for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games, the TOPS program now comprises 7 boxers in the Core group, 25 in the Development group, and one boxer in the TAGG scheme.
