New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Four Indian boxers, Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Sachin, have been elevated to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) Core group after their standout performances at the 2026 Asian Boxing Elite Championships. Meanwhile, three others have been added to the Development group. This decision was made during the 172nd Mission Olympic Cell (MOC) meeting on Wednesday.Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) earned gold medals at the continental meet…
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Ulaanbaatar, April 10 (IANS) India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final.Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with five golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performa…
Ulaanbaatar, April 9 (IANS) The Indian women’s team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage. Under the stewardship of head coach Santiago Nieva, every member of the women’s team returned home with a medal, stamping their authority on the continental competition. With Boxing Federation of India Presi…
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), April 4 (IANS) India’s Vishvanath Suresh caused a major sensation at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, defeating reigning World Champion and World No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan 5:0 to enter the semifinals of the mega event in Mongolia.In other bouts, Ankushita Boro (65 kg) won 4–1 against Laura Yessenkeldi (KAZ) in the quarterfinals.The spotlight was on Vishvanath Suresh, who produced a memorable performance and signalled the advent of a new star on the Indi…
Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia), April 4 (IANS) Havaldar Vishvanath Suresh delivered a remarkable performance in Indian boxing, defeating the reigning World Champion and World No. 1 Sanzhar Tashkenbay (KAZ) with a decisive 5-0 win. This victory propelled him into the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.Vishvanath (Men’s 50 kg – Flyweight) has swiftly established himself as one of India’s most promising boxing talents, effortlessly progressing from a strong you…
Ulaanbaatar, March 30 (IANS) Preeti Pawar and Deepak from India delivered an impressive start at the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, securing tough victories against strong opponents on Monday.In the women’s 54kg category, Preeti Pawar, a gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered a strong performance to win 5-0 unanimously over Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova, a former Asian U22 champion (2025). Facing a highly skilled opponent, Preeti’s precise victory made a power…
Bangkok, March 8 (IANS) The Indian youth boxing team made a strong start to its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registering victories on the opening day of the tournament.In the women’s 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan.In the men’s division, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam (50kg) and …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) India’s young boxers are preparing to compete internationally as the Indian youth boxing team leaves tomorrow for the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 8 to March 15. The tournament will gather some of the best young boxers from around the globe, providing an important opportunity for them to gain international experience and compete against the top opponents in their age category.The Indian team will participate in the Youth…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach, along with Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, will lead a strong 33-member Indian men’s and women’s squads at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, to be held in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain.The tournament marks India’s first major overseas boxing assignment of the year and will serve a major role in preparation ahead of the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games later in 2026.The squad, announced by the Box…
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been named a member of the Asian Boxing Council, representing another important milestone in his transition from top athlete to global sports administrator.Vijender, India’s first Olympic boxing medallist, has nearly twenty years of experience at the top level, spanning amateur and professional boxing. His role in the Asian Boxing Council highlights his profound knowledge of the sport and his ongoing dedication to its development t…