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New Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Sport
- New Indian Express
Personal coaches, support staff barred from boxing national camps
CHENNAI: In a significant move, the Interim Committee running the day-to-day functioning of the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) decided to not allow personal coaches in any of the national camps. They have reinforced its long-standing policy of disallowing personal coaches and personal staff at official national camps. According to the statement, the directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September followed by the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi this November and leading up to the Asian Games next year. Paris Olympics had been one of the worst performances in recent times. After the Tokyo medal, the boxing team failed to secure any medal. In fact some of the star women boxers failed to impress and looked drained and out of breath during crucial bouts. The panel apparently wants to reinforce the need for a centralised, high-accountability training system. Under the new set-up, all national campers have to train exclusively under federation-appointed coaches. Underlining the strategic importance of a centralised training system, Arun Malik, Executive Director, BFI and Member of the Interim Committee, said: 'the need for a unified, centrally governed training ecosystem is essential. By consolidating our coaching framework, we're able to maintain clear performance benchmarks, ensure real-time progress tracking, and implement timely course corrections where needed. This process brings greater discipline, data-driven feedback, and long-term athlete development into focus.' The national camps are currently being led by head coaches DS Yadav (men) and Chandralal (women) ensuring technical alignment across weight classes and competition formats.
Hans India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Boxing Interim Committee bars personal coaches at national camps, pushes centralised training
New Delhi: In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has reinforced its long-standing policy to disallow personal coaches and support staff at official national camps. The directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as Indian boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September, followed by the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi this November, and leading up to the Asian Games next year. Drawing lessons from India's Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, the Boxing Interim Committee has reinforced the need for a centralised, high-accountability training system. Introduced three months ago, this structured setup—requiring all national campers to train exclusively under federation-appointed coaches—has already begun to yield results. Both male and female boxers have shown significant progress, with India securing six medals at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil and a record-breaking haul of 11 medals, including three gold medals in the women's categories, at the Astana edition earlier this year. Underlining the strategic importance of a centralised training system, Col. (Retd.) Arun Malik, Executive Director, BFI and Member of the Interim Committee, said, 'The need for a unified, centrally governed training ecosystem is essential. By consolidating our coaching framework, we're able to maintain clear performance benchmarks, ensure real-time progress tracking, and implement timely course corrections where needed. T "his process brings greater discipline, data-driven feedback, and long-term athlete development into focus. Our recent medal tally, including the landmark performance at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan, reinforces that a centralised model delivers results. We are committed to strengthening this system to sustain and scale elite-level success.' The national camps are currently being led by head coaches D.S. Yadav (men) and Dr. Chandralal (women), ensuring technical alignment across weight classes and competition formats. The directive underscores a critical shift in Indian boxing, away from fragmented, individual-led preparations and toward a single, united system designed for global impact and excellence. The need for such a system is felt because, many times, the players have shown inclination to follow the style, methods, and approach of the coach, which may not be aligned with those proposed by the national coach.
United News of India
09-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Boxing Interim Committee pushes centralised training
New Delhi, July 9 (UNI) In a move to strengthen centralised training and maintain consistency across the national boxing programme, the Interim Committee overseeing the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the functioning of the sport in the country has reinforced its long-standing policy disallowing personal coaches and support staff at official national camps. The directive is aimed at ensuring uniform preparation standards as Indian boxers gear up for major global events, such as the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September followed by the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi this November and leading up to the Asian Games next year. Drawing key lessons from India's Paris 2024 Olympic campaign, the Boxing Interim Committee has reinforced the need for a centralised, high-accountability training system. Introduced three months ago, this structured setup- requiring all national campers to train exclusively under federation-appointed coaches- has already begun to yield results. Both male and female boxers have shown significant progress, with India securing six medals at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil and a record-breaking haul of 11 medals, including three golds in the women's categories, at the Astana edition earlier this year. Underlining the strategic importance of a centralised training system, Col. (Retd.) Arun Malik, Executive Director, BFI and Member of the Interim Committee, said, 'the need for a unified, centrally governed training ecosystem is essential. By consolidating our coaching framework, we're able to maintain clear performance benchmarks, ensure real-time progress tracking, and implement timely course corrections where needed. This process brings greater discipline, data-driven feedback, and long-term athlete development into focus. Our recent medal tally, including the landmark performance at the World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan reinforces that a centralised model delivers results. We are committed to strengthening this system to sustain and scale elite-level success.' The national camps are currently being led by head coaches D.S. Yadav (men) and Dr. Chandralal (women), ensuring technical alignment across weight classes and competition formats. The directive underscores a critical shift in Indian boxing, away from fragmented, individual-led preparations and toward a single, united system designed for global impact and excellence. UNI RKM
India Gazette
01-07-2025
- 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)
United News of India
01-07-2025
- 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
