World Championship bronze medallist Pooja Rani and India international Jadumani Singh secured easy victories, while Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and seasoned campaigner Amit Panghal faced tougher challenges to progress at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Tuesday.
Championship Overview
This is the first time the men’s and women’s National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same venue, featuring over 600 boxers from across the country competing in 10 weight categories each for both men and women.
Impressive Wins
Pooja (75–80kg) from Haryana showcased her talent by blanking Anju from Chandigarh 5–0, demonstrating her dominance in the ring. Jadumani (50–55kg) was equally impressive against R Parthiban of Tamil Nadu, with the referee stopping the bout in the second round due to Jadumani’s overwhelming control.
Tough Battles Ahead
It wasn’t an easy outing for some established stars. Saweety challenged Assam’s Lovlina fiercely, but Lovlina managed to secure a narrow win with a 3–2 split decision. In the men’s category, former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal (50–55kg), representing SSCB, edged past Priyanshu of Haryana with a close 3–2 split decision.
Notable Participants
Other prominent boxers competing in the Nationals include reigning World Champion Jaismine, World Championships bronze medallists Pooja Rani and Parveen, former World Champion Nitu Ghanghas, and Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar among women. In the men’s section, key names include World Boxing Cup Finals gold medallist Hitesh, Sachin, World Boxing Cup Finals silver medallist Abhinash Jamwal, and Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal.
Eligibility and National Camp
Each member association has sent a maximum of 10 men and 10 women boxers. Athletes who participated in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Noida in November 2025 have received direct entry into the nationals. Only boxers born between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006, are eligible to compete.
All medallists in Olympic weight categories will be invited for the national camp, while only the gold and silver medallists from non-Olympic weight categories will join the camp after the Nationals.