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Pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen storm into finals at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament
Pugilists Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen storm into finals at Elite Women's Boxing Tournament

India Gazette

time30-06-2025

  • 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)

Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora lead the charge as top stars enter finals
Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Nitu Ghanghas, Saweety Boora lead the charge as top stars enter finals

India Gazette

time30-06-2025

  • 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)

Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Lovlina Borgohain storms into semifinals
Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Lovlina Borgohain storms into semifinals

India Gazette

time29-06-2025

  • Sport
  • India Gazette

Elite Women's Boxing Tournament: Lovlina Borgohain storms into semifinals

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 29 (ANI): Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medalist Lovlina Borgohain eased past Punjab's Krisha Verma in the 75 kg weight category with a unanimous victory, setting up a clash against Uttar Pradesh boxer Sneha in the penultimate round of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana on Sunday. Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. In the 51kg division, home favourite and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen delighted the Hyderabad crowd with a dominant 5:0 victory over Kalpana. 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, as per a BFI press release. Other notable quarterfinal results saw Preeti (54kg), Jyoti (51kg), and Devika Ghorpade (51kg) book their semifinal berths with clean, unanimous wins. Tamil Nadu's V. Lakshaya (51kg) impressed with a 5:0 win over Laxmi Devi and will face Nikhat in the semi-finals, while Tanu (54kg), Shashi (65kg), and Yashi Sharma (65kg) also moved ahead after solid outings. Ankushita's TOPS teammate Gitimoni Gogoi advanced in 70kg via RSC, and Babirojsana Chanu (57kg) registered a stoppage win in the second round. The tournament, serving as a gateway to the elite national camp in Patiala, continues at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, with semifinals scheduled for tomorrow. (ANI)

Lovlina Borgohain, Ankushita Boro, Nikhat Zareen Advance To Semi-Finals At Elite Women's Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain, Ankushita Boro, Nikhat Zareen Advance To Semi-Finals At Elite Women's Boxing

NDTV

time29-06-2025

  • Sport
  • NDTV

Lovlina Borgohain, Ankushita Boro, Nikhat Zareen Advance To Semi-Finals At Elite Women's Boxing

Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medalist Lovlina Borgohain eased past Punjab's Krisha Verma in the 75 kg weight category with a unanimous victory, setting up a clash against Uttar Pradesh boxer Sneha in the penultimate round of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana on Sunday. Former youth world champion Ankushita Boro showcased her class on Day 2 of the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, advancing to the semifinals in the 65kg category with a clinical 5:0 win over Rajasthan pugilist Parthvi on Sunday. In the 51kg division, home favourite and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen delighted the Hyderabad crowd with a dominant 5:0 victory over Kalpana. 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, as per a BFI press release. Other notable quarterfinal results saw Preeti (54kg), Jyoti (51kg), and Devika Ghorpade (51kg) book their semifinal berths with clean, unanimous wins. Tamil Nadu's V. Lakshaya (51kg) impressed with a 5:0 win over Laxmi Devi and will face Nikhat in the semi-finals, while Tanu (54kg), Shashi (65kg), and Yashi Sharma (65kg) also moved ahead after solid outings. Ankushita's TOPS teammate Gitimoni Gogoi advanced in 70kg via RSC, and Babirojsana Chanu (57kg) registered a stoppage win in the second round. The tournament, serving as a gateway to the elite national camp in Patiala, continues at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Hyderabad, with semifinals scheduled for Monday.

World champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana
World champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana

India Gazette

time26-06-2025

  • Sport
  • India Gazette

World champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 26 (ANI): Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will be among the top Indian women pugilists battling it out for glory and a spot in the national camp at the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament, to be played at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, Telangana from June 27-July 1. Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, including the top 12 teams from the 8th Elite Women's Nationals--Railways, Haryana, All India Police, Services, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Sikkim--alongside host Telangana, the Combined SAI National Centre of Excellence team, and the TOPS Core & Development squad, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a release. Notable names in the fray include World Championships bronze medalist Manisha Moun, Olympian Preeti, World Youth Champion Arundhati Chaudhary, and more than 100 other top contenders. The pugilists will compete across ten weight categories. Gold and silver medalists in each category will get the opportunity to join the elite national camp in Patiala. 'This Elite Women's National Boxing Tournament is designed to strengthen the competitive structure of Indian boxing. It provides our top athletes competitive exposure and also gives a platform for young boxers to challenge the experienced boxers, learn from them and advance towards high-performance training being provided at the National Camps. This tournament is not just a pathway into the elite national camp, it is also a way to build bench strength and discover new talent. We are confident that the new domestic structure will empower Indian boxing and help maintain its momentum on the global stage,' said BFI president and Chairman-Interim Committee, Ajay Singh. All teams can field a maximum of 10 boxers, provided they were born between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006. The championships will be conducted as per the World Boxing Technical & Competitions Rules, wherein each bout will consist of three rounds of three minutes each, with a minute's rest in between. A ten-point scoring system shall be followed, while the review system will not be used. India's women's boxers achieved a significant haul at the Thailand Open 2025, securing one silver and five bronze medals. Building on this success, the Boxing Federation of India is now focused on upcoming major international events, including the World Boxing Cup finale later this year. (ANI)

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