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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:
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen storm into finals at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 30 (ANI): World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways' Manju Rani to enter the 48kg final at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medallist Lovlina Borgohain cruised into the 75kg final after overpowering Sneha (Uttar Pradesh) via first-round stoppage (RSC). Earlier in the day, two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen impressed once again on home turf, defeating V. Lakshaya with a clean 5:0 decision and setting up a 51kg final clash against Jyoti (RSPB). Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. With 15 participating units, including 12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad, the competition is part of BFI's ongoing initiative to refine the national pool and scout future stars. In the 65kg division, former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (TOPS) outboxed Amita Kundu (AIP) to win 5:0 and will take on Shashi (RSPB), who beat Telangana's Yashi Sharma by the same margin. Preeti (TOPS) and Tanu (SSCB) won their respective 54kg semifinals to set up a high-octane final, while Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB) and Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP) progressed in 57kg, the latter after a 3:2 split decision victory. Among other standout names, Alfiya Pathan (RSPB) recorded an RSC win in the second round to reach the 80kg final, where she will meet Saweety. Ritika (SAI N) and Shivani Tomar (AIP) will face off in the 80+kg final after decisive wins over Neha (RSPB) and Mankirat Kaur (PUN), respectively. With national camp spots on the line, the finals promise high-quality contests between established champions and the next wave of contenders. The event concludes tomorrow at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad. (ANI)
India Gazette
2 days ago
- Sport
- India Gazette
Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora lead the charge as top stars enter finals
Hyderabad (Telangana)[India], June 30 (ANI): World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas entered the 48kg final at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament on Monday after defeating Railways' Manju Rani. She will face Chanchal (SAI N) in the title bout, a release said. World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police with a 5:0. According to the release, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medallist Lovlina Borgohain advanced to the 75kg final after overpowering Sneha (Uttar Pradesh) via a first-round stoppage (RSC). Earlier in the day, two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen impressed once again on home turf, defeating V. Lakshaya with a clean 5:0 decision and setting up a 51kg final clash against Jyoti (RSPB). Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. With 15 participating units--including 12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad--the competition is part of BFI's ongoing initiative to refine the national pool and scout future stars, the release said. In the 65kg division, former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (TOPS) outboxed Amita Kundu (AIP) to win 5:0 and will take on Shashi (RSPB), who beat Telangana's Yashi Sharma by the same margin. Preeti (TOPS) and Tanu (SSCB) won their respective 54kg semifinals to set up a high-octane final, while Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB) and Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP) progressed in 57kg, the latter after a 3:2 split decision victory, it said. Among other standout names, Alfiya Pathan (RSPB) recorded an RSC win in the second round to reach the 80kg final, where she will meet Saweety. Ritika (SAI N) and Shivani Tomar (AIP) will face off in the 80+kg final after decisive wins over Neha (RSPB) and Mankirat Kaur (PUN), respectively. With national camp spots on the line, the finals promise high-quality contests between established champions and the next wave of contenders. The event concludes tomorrow at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, the release added. (ANI)
NDTV
2 days ago
- Sport
- NDTV
Elite Women's Boxing: Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen Enter Finals
World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways' Manju Rani to enter the final in the 48kg category of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament here on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here. Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medallist Lovlina Borgohain cruised into the 75kg final after overpowering Sneha (Uttar Pradesh) via first-round stoppage (RSC). Earlier in the day, two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen impressed once again on home turf, defeating V. Lakshaya with a clean 5:0 decision and setting up a 51kg final clash against Jyoti (RSPB). Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. With 15 participating units - including 12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad - the competition is part of BFI's ongoing initiative to refine the national pool and scout future stars. In the 65kg division, former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (TOPS) outboxed Amita Kundu (AIP) to win 5:0 and will take on Shashi (RSPB), who beat Telangana's Yashi Sharma by the same margin. Preeti (TOPS) and Tanu (SSCB) won their respective 54kg semifinals to set up a high-octane final, while Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB) and Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP) progressed in 57kg, the latter after a 3:2 split decision victory. Among other standout names, Alfiya Pathan (RSPB) recorded an RSC win in the second round to reach the 80kg final, where she will meet Saweety. Ritika (SAI N) and Shivani Tomar (AIP) will face off in the 80 kg final after decisive wins over Neha (RSPB) and Mankirat Kaur (PUN), respectively. With national camp spots on the line, the finals promise high-quality contests between established champions and the next wave of contenders. The event concludes on Tuesday at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad.
