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Time of India
5 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Kolhapur's Rohini, SSCB's Prathamesh to lead Indian challenge
Nagpur: Kolhapur's Rohini Khanu Devba and Prathamesh Patil of the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will lead the Indian challenge in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championship, scheduled to be played in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from July 5-13. While Rohini is the reigning Asian Championship gold medallist, Prathamesh won silver in the freestyle competition last year in Thailand. Both will compete in higher weight categories in Kyrgyzstan. In the U-15 national wrestling championship, played in the freestyle and Greco-Roman categories in Nagpur, both Rohini and Prathamesh registered victories in contrasting fashion to once again earn the right to represent India in the international championship. The champion grapplers in the 30 weight categories of the nationals will form the 30-member Indian contingent for the Asian Championship. You Can Also Check: Nagpur AQI | Weather in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur While the grapplers from Haryana dominated the Nagpur nationals by winning as many as 10 gold medals, six Uttar Pradesh and five Maharashtra wrestlers found place in the Indian team. Overall, Haryana won the general championship in all three categories, with Maharashtra finishing second on points. India's most experienced grappler, Rohini, who won all the bouts she played in the nationals without conceding a point, is confident of winning yet another gold medal in the Asian Championship. Speaking with TOI, Rohini said, "Since winning my first international gold medal in Thailand last year, I continued to work hard and am happy to dominate the nationals in Nagpur. I am confident of winning a gold medal in Kyrgyzstan as I wish to become the youngest Indian to win a medal in the Olympics. " In Thailand last year, Rohini, competing in the 33kg weight category, clinched the gold medal by conceding just two points. Of the four matches she wrestled, Rohini garnered 29 points, giving away just two in the final, which she won 13-2. Prathamesh, however, just managed to clinch the India berth. In the 52kg nationals final, Prathamesh escaped to post victory over Maharashtra's Shrikant Sawant. With Prathamesh scoring the last point, he was declared the winner after both were tied at 5-5. Olympian Ravinder Khatri, who represented India in the 2016 Games, was in the city as a coach for some Maharashtra grapplers. "I wish to fulfil my dream of winning an Olympic medal. Though I missed that in 2016, my aim is to train youngsters and make them champion grapplers, and through them, I will achieve my dream of an Olympic gold medal for India," Khatri told TOI. In the nationals, Khatri's ward Dinesh Malpote, a farmer's son from a small town near Pune, won the 57kg gold medal and qualified to represent India. President of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) Sanjay Kumar Singh said, "Indian youngsters have been giving consistent results in international competitions. Looking at the competition here, we are sure India will do well in Kyrgyzstan." INDIAN CONTINGENT Freestyle (Boys): 38kg Jatin Phougat, 41kg Vansh Ahlawat (both Haryana), 44kg Aryank (UP), 48kg Harshvardhan Mali (Mah), 52kg Prathamesh Patil (SSCB), 57kg: Dinesh Malpote (Mah), 62kg Rohit Mann (Delhi), 68kg Sachin Dhankhar (Haryana), 75kg Love Gulia (Chd), 85kg Kartik Kumar (UP). Freestyle (Girls):33kg Jiya Narendar (Har), 36kg Rohini Khanu Devba (Mah), 39kg Diksha Dalal (Har), 42kg Gayatri Shinde (Mah), 46kg Vaishnavi Torve (Mah), 50kg Sakshi Pal (UP), 54kg Simran Kumar (Har), 58kg Sukhman Singh (MP), 62kg Ankita Kushavha (UP), 66kg Puravi Sharma (Pun). Greco-Roman (Boys): 68kg Shubham Surajprakash, 41kg Monu Kumar (both Haryana), 44kg Shlok Prajapati (MP), 48kg Abhishek Pal (Delhi), 52kg Shivanand Yadav (UP), 57kg Happy Singh (Haryana), 62kg Taimmeshi GM (Ktk), 66kg Parnam Singh (Pun), 75kg Depender D (Har), 85kg Suraj Sharma (UP).
Hans India
19-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
640 pugilists gear up for Junior (U-17) Boys & Girls Nationals in Rohtak
Rohtak: Around 640 up-and-coming pugilists from across the country, including 350 boys and 290 girls, will face off in the 6th Junior (U-17) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships at the National Boxing Academy from June 19-26. Both the Junior Boys and Junior Girls competitions will feature 13 weight categories each, ranging from 44-46 kg to 80+ kg. The Services Sports Control Board will look to defend their title from the 5th Boys' Nationals, while Haryana enter as the defending champions in the Girls' category. "The Junior National Championship is a crucial platform for young boxers to showcase their skills in front of national selectors and coaches. It plays a key role in helping BFI identify and nurture future talent. I am happy to see strong participation from all teams as we look to discover the next generation of Indian boxing stars. Many of these young boxers will represent India in the 2032 & 2036 Olympic Games, and therefore, this championship is of great importance," said Boxing Federation of India president-chairperson, Interim Committee, Ajay Singh. "This championship also comes before the Asian Youth Games in October this year, where, for the first time, Boxing has been included. The winners from here will go on to represent India at these Asian Games, where 14 medals will be up for grabs. With robust systems already in place, BFI is committed to supporting these young athletes in realising their full potential," he added. The gold and silver medallists of the REC Combined Talent Hunt (Junior Boys and Girls) held in October 2024 would be eligible to participate in the National Championships under the REC banner, provided they fulfil the eligibility criteria of being born between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2010. The championships will be conducted as per the World Boxing Technical & Competitions Rules, wherein each bout will consist of three rounds of two minutes each, with a minute's rest in between. A ten-points-must scoring system shall be followed. Indian boxing has been making huge strides towards becoming a top boxing nation across all levels. While the seniors clinched eight medals, including two gold, at the recently-concluded Thailand International, the juniors (U-15 & U-17) collected 43 medals–including 15 gold, six silver, and 22 bronze–at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships, finishing second in the overall table and displaying the strength of a strong youth programme.
NDTV
29-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Youth National Boxing: SSCB And Haryana Clinch Team Gold In Men And Women's Category
Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) and Haryana dominated the ring in 7th Youth Men & Women National Boxing Championships 2025. SSCB won the team gold in men's category while Haryana took the crown in the women's category. The week-long event held at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex, Greater Noida was also a qualifier for the prestigious Under-19 Asian Boxing Championship 2025. Twenty outstanding male and female boxers who won gold medals qualified for the upcoming event. In the men's team category, the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) delivered a dominant performance to claim the team gold. Their boxers consistently outclassed opponents across different weight categories, ensuring SSCB finished comfortably at the top with six gold, one silver and two bronze. REC Limited fought hard to secure the second position by securing one gold, three silver and one bronze, while Haryana's spirited campaign earned them the team bronze with 2 individual gold and bronze each. In the women's team event, Haryana emerged as the overall champions, securing the team gold with a haul of eight medals, which included three gold and five silver. Delhi finished close behind, winning the team silver with four gold medals, one silver, and two bronze. Rajasthan rounded off the top three, taking the team bronze with two gold medals and three bronze finishes. Individual brilliance defined the championships, particularly in the men's division, where SSCB's boxers made a clean sweep in key weight categories. Aakash Budwar claimed gold in the 47-50kg class, while Shivam topped the 50-55kg category. Mausam Suhag triumphed in the 60-65kg division, and Rahul Kundu secured the top podium spot in the 70-75kg bracket. In the heavier categories, Hemant Sangwan dominated the 85-90kg competition, and Krish captured gold in the 90 kg event, cementing SSCB's supremacy. Haryana's women boxers showed remarkable skill and resilience throughout the tournament. Yakshika won gold in the 48-51kg division, while Vini secured top honors in the 57-60kg category. Nisha added to Haryana's tally with a gold medal in the 60-65kg weight class. Alongside these victories, Shikha, Arju, Sarika, and Saniya picked up silver medals in their respective categories, underscoring the team's depth and consistency. The championship not only spotlighted emerging talent but also set the stage for India's strong representation at the U-19 Asian Championships later this year. With fresh energy and visible potential, the future of Indian boxing looks brighter than ever. Listen to the latest songs, only on
