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India Gazette
a day ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Railways clinch team title as top stars Nitu, Lovlina shine at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana
Hyderabad, (Telangana) [India] July 1, (ANI): Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, securing the overall team title with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze, according to a release from Boxing Federation of India. The final day was marked by standout individual performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and World Champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who each secured titles in their respective weight categories. The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad hosted the four-day tournament, bringing together both national squad regulars and promising new talents. The SAI NCOE Combined team secured seven medals, including two golds, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed three golds, completing the podium. Railways' gold medalists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who registered a dominant 5:0 win over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana's Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also claimed three silver medals and three bronze across the weight categories. World Champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split verdict over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety overcame Railways' Alfiya with a dominant 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav's withdrawal awarded Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti won the gold medal in the 54kg division. The remaining gold medals were split between SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a battling 3:2 win over Railways' Shashi. SAI NCOE's Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi's Shivani (70kg) finished with a gold each. The gold and silver medalists from the tournament will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala, as the Boxing Federation of India continues to build momentum toward key international assignments. With the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi on the horizon, the event served as a crucial step in refining the core group and strengthening India's competitive depth. Final Results 48kg: Gold - Nitu (HAR), Silver - Chanchal (SAI N), Bronze - Manju Rani (RSPB), Yamini Singh (RAJ) 51kg: Gold - Jyoti (RSPB), Silver - Nikhat Zareen (TEL), Bronze - Devika Ghorpade (MAH), V. Lakshaya (TN) 54kg: Gold - Preeti (TOPS), Silver - Tanu (SSCB), Bronze - Shiksha (RSPB), Bhupali Hazarika (SAI N) 57kg: Gold - Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB), Silver - Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP), Bronze - Vishu Rathee (HAR), Aroti Doley (SAI N) 60kg: Gold - Prachi (RSPB), Silver - Anjali (HAR), Bronze - Niharika Gonella (TEL), Gavali Priyanka Suresh (AIP) 65kg: Gold - Ankushita Boro (TOPS), Silver - Shashi (RSPB), Bronze - Amita Kundu (AIP), Yashi Sharma (TEL) 70kg: Gold - Shivani (DEL), Silver - Gitimoni Gogoi (SAI N), Bronze - Neha Kasnyal (AIP), Shravani Barge (MAH) 75kg: Gold - Lovlina (TOPS), Silver - Lashu Yadav (RSPB), Bronze - Sneha (UP), Shruti (SAI N) 80kg: Gold - Saweety (SAI N), Silver - Alfiya (RSPB), Bronze - Babita Bisht (AIP), Garima (RAJ) 80+kg: Gold - Ritika (SAI N), Silver - Shivani Tomar (AIP), Bronze - Neha (RSPB), Mankirat Kaur Brar (PUN). (ANI)
The Hindu
a day ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Nitu, Lovlina, Saweety shine on final day of Elite boxing
Hyderabad World and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas, Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and World Champion Saweety Boora were the standout performers on the final day of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament here on Tuesday. Nitu emerged victorious in the 48kg category following a 4-1 win against Chanchal in the final, while Saweety defeated Alfiya 5-0 to take the top step of the podium in the 80kg category. Lovlina, meanwhile, bagged the gold in the 78kg category following Lashu Yadav's withdrawal. Local favourite Nikhat Zareen, however, pulled out of the event due to injury, ahead of her bout with Jyoti in the 51kg final. With nine medals to its name, including three gold, Railways Sports Promotion Board emerged as the top-performer overall. The gold and silver medallists across categories will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala. The results 48kg: 1. Nitu, 2. Chanchal, 3. Manju Rani and Yamini Singh; 51kg: 1. Jyoti, 2. Nikhat Zareen, 3. Devika Ghorpade and V. Lakshaya; 54kg: 1. Preeti, 2. Tanu, 3. Shiksha and Bhupali Hazarika; 57kg: 1. Babirojsana Chanu, 2. Kamaljeet Kaur Gill, 3. Vishu Rathee and Aroti Doley; 60kg: 1. Prachi, 2. Anjali, 3. Niharika Gonella and Gavali Priyanka Suresh; 65kg: 1. Ankushita Boro, 2. Shashi, 3. Amita Kundu and Yashi Sharma; 70kg: 1. Shivani, 2. Gitimoni Gogoi, 3. Neha Kasnyal and Shravani Barge; 75kg: 1. Lovlina, 2. Lashu Yadav, 3. Sneha and Shruti; 80kg: 1. Saweety, 2. Alfiya, 3. Babita Bisht and Garima; 80+kg: 1. Ritika, 2. Shivani Tomar, 3. Neha and Mankirat Kaur Brar.
News18
a day ago
- Sport
- News18
Elite Women's Boxing: Railways Clinch Team Title As Nitu, Lovlina Shine
Last Updated: RSPB led the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament with nine medals, including three golds. Winners included Nitu Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain, and Saweety Boora. Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit by securing nine medals, including three gold, as the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament that concluded on Tuesday. The final day featured notable performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and world champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who all won titles in their respective weight categories. The SAI NCOE combined team earned seven medals, including two gold, while the TOPS Core & Development squad clinched three gold, completing the podium. Railways' gold medallists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who achieved a dominant 5:0 victory over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana's Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also collected three silver medals and three bronze across various weight categories. World champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split decision over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety triumphed over Railways' Alfiya with a commanding 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav's withdrawal gave Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti secured the gold medal in the 54kg division. What Lovlina Borgohain Said After Winning? 'Winning gold at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament is the perfect start to my preparations before I head overseas to begin the next phase of my training for the Women's World Boxing Championships in September. The competition here was intense and facing such high-caliber opponents has only strengthened my resolve," said Lovlina. The remaining gold medals were distributed among SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth world champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a hard-fought 3:2 win over Railways' Shashi. SAI NCOE's Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi's Shivani (70kg) each earned a gold medal. The gold and silver medallists from the tournament will now have the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala. First Published:
United News of India
a day ago
- Sport
- United News of India
Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Railways clinch team title, Nitu, Lovlina shine
Hyderabad, July 1 (UNI) Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, securing the overall team title with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze. The final day was marked by standout individual performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medalist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and World Champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who each secured titles in their respective weight categories. The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad hosted the four-day tournament, bringing together both national squad regulars and promising new talents. The SAI NCOE Combined team secured seven medals, including two golds, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed three golds, completing the podium. Railways' gold medalists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who registered a dominant 5:0 win over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana's Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also claimed three silver medals and three bronze across the weight categories. World Champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split verdict over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety overcame Railways' Alfiya with a dominant 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav's withdrawal awarded Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti won the gold medal in the 54kg division. The remaining gold medals were split between SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a battling 3:2 win over Railways' Shashi. SAI NCOE's Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi's Shivani (70kg) finished with a gold each. The gold and silver medalists from the tournament will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala, as the Boxing Federation of India continues to build momentum toward key international assignments. With the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi on the horizon, the event served as a crucial step in refining the core group and strengthening India's competitive depth. Final Results 48kg: Gold – Nitu (HAR), Silver – Chanchal (SAI N), Bronze – Manju Rani (RSPB), Yamini Singh (RAJ) 51kg: Gold – Jyoti (RSPB), Silver – Nikhat Zareen (TEL), Bronze – Devika Ghorpade (MAH), V. Lakshaya (TN) 54kg: Gold – Preeti (TOPS), Silver – Tanu (SSCB), Bronze – Shiksha (RSPB), Bhupali Hazarika (SAI N) 57kg: Gold – Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB), Silver – Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP), Bronze – Vishu Rathee (HAR), Aroti Doley (SAI N) 60kg: Gold – Prachi (RSPB), Silver – Anjali (HAR), Bronze – Niharika Gonella (TEL), Gavali Priyanka Suresh (AIP) 65kg: Gold – Ankushita Boro (TOPS), Silver – Shashi (RSPB), Bronze – Amita Kundu (AIP), Yashi Sharma (TEL) 70kg: Gold – Shivani (DEL), Silver – Gitimoni Gogoi (SAI N), Bronze – Neha Kasnyal (AIP), Shravani Barge (MAH) 75kg: Gold – Lovlina (TOPS), Silver – Lashu Yadav (RSPB), Bronze – Sneha (UP), Shruti (SAI N) 80kg: Gold – Saweety (SAI N), Silver – Alfiya (RSPB), Bronze – Babita Bisht (AIP), Garima (RAJ) 80+kg: Gold – Ritika (SAI N), Silver – Shivani Tomar (AIP), Bronze – Neha (RSPB), Mankirat Kaur Brar (PUN) UNI RKM
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Home favourite Nikhat to take on Jyoti for 51kg title
Two-time World champion and home favourite Nikhat Zareen defeated V. Lakshaya 5-0 to make it to the final in the 51kg category in the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium on Sunday. She is set to take on Jyoti for the title. Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured a first-round stoppage (RSC) win against Sneha to cruise into the 75kg final. Meanwhile, World championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title clash with Chanchal. World champion Saweety Boora outclassed Babita Bisht 5-0 to make it to the 80kg final, while former youth World champion Ankushita Boro set up a summit clash with Shashi in the 65kg division after beating Amita Kundu by the same scoreline.
