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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Jadumani ready to pack a punch at Liverpool Worlds
New Delhi: Jadumani Singh Mandengbam remembers the day he decidedly switched from football to boxing. Competing in a district-level tournament in Imphal in 2016, with former world champions Sarita Devi and MC Mary Kom watching, the then 14-year-old Neymar fan, weighing only 28kg, won the 36kg division, and as a reward received ₹500 each from Sarita and Mary. Jadumani Singh Mandengbam from Manipur's Iroishemba village will represent India in his first senior World Championships at Liverpool. (BFI) Nine years on, while football continues to be his first love and Neymar his hero, Jadumani's boxing career is taking the shape he once dreamt of. The 21-year-old from Manipur's Iroishemba village will represent India in his first senior World Championships at Liverpool. It follows his senior national title won earlier this year and a bronze medal at the World Boxing Cup in Foz do Iguacu, Brazil where he beat England's 2024 World Boxing Cup Finals silver medallist Ellis Trowbridge in the quarter-final. His semi-final ended in a narrow loss to Uzbekistan's Asian U-22 champion, Asilbek Jalilov, but Jadumani returned a more aware boxer. 'That tournament told me a lot about my game. At the elite level, you can't wait for the opponent to strike first and then launch your attacks. You ought to impose yourself from the first round itself,' he said. Jadumani boxed with that attacking strategy in the second leg of World Boxing Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan but lost a close quarter-final to eventual silver medallist from The Philippines, Jay Bryan Baricuatro. 'I think I should have won that bout 5-0 or 4-1...I was not happy with the judging, but I will channel my frustration at the Worlds,' he said. The World Championships in September will be India's first major boxing tournament since the Paris Olympics from where the six-member Indian contingent returned medalless. Indian boxing itself is undergoing a churn with the sport being run by an interim committee. The change is evident in Jadumani's division too with two former world medallists — Amit Panghal (2019) and Deepak Bhoria (2023) — currently out of favour. 'I am ready to take the mantle from them. I have learned a lot from them, especially from Amit with whom I have sparred a lot, but I feel I have the quality to be India's first-choice flyweight,' he said. The 11 Gorkha Rifles havaldar walked the talk after topping the weeklong assessment in NIS, Patiala in early July where he topped the five-boxer group on all key parameters – weight management, gym performance, running and sparring. 'We did three 800m runs in the assessment period and I clocked 2 minutes 15 seconds. I think that was at least 10 seconds better than the next-placed boxer. Similarly, my bench press averaged 74kg while the next best was around 70kgs,' he said. Jadumani's foray into boxing happened in 2016 when the football crazy kid grew tired of waiting for his chance. His elder cousins were regularly picked to play over him at their local EYGC Club, and his uncle suggested that Jadumani pick an individual sport. Three months into training at a local academy, about 40km from his village, he was spotted by Leishangthem Chinglen, an ex-army man who was a former national level boxer. 'He sheltered and mentored me. Every week, Chinglen would take me to at least 2-3 academies for sparring, from National Sports Academy and SAI Manipur to Sarita Devi and Mary Kom's academy,' Jadumani said. So confident was Chinglen of his ward's ability that he would often challenge heavier boxers to take him on, and sure enough, the sub-30kg Jadumani would beat them. 'I remember beating 38kg, 42kg, and 46kg boxers. My basics were quite strong for that age. Chinglen taught me not to lose temper even if the opponent lands a punch.' Late in 2016, Jadumani was selected to Army Sports Institute, Pune but his career hit a roadblock in 2018 when he was deemed underweight even for the lowest division (46kg). For two years, he was stuck at 38kg, and when he finally met the standard, Covid struck. Another two-year wait followed, and it was not until 2022 that he got competition. 'I won the Youth Nationals gold and reached the Youth World Championships quarter-final on return. The wait seemed endless, but I never lost hope. I will make it all count at the Worlds,' he said.
India.com
7 days ago
- Sport
- India.com
BFI announces Rs 17.5 Lakh prize money for Indian Medal Winners at Brazil and Astana Boxing World Cups
World Boxing Cup medalists with Boxing Interim Committee Chairman Ajay Singh, Olympic Medalist Vijender. (PIC - X) The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of Rs 17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive Rs 2 lakh, silver medallists Rs 1 lakh, and bronze winners Rs 50,000, as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year. The announcement comes at a time when India's national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges. Commenting on the pugilists' success and the path forward, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr Ajay Singh, said: 'I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It's a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing.' 'But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they're prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,' he added. The dual World Boxing Cup performance brought India a total of 17 medals, including 4 gold, with standout showings from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) in Brazil. Notably, both Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured medals at both events—a gold and silver for Hitesh; two silvers for Abhinash—underlining consistency across weight categories. In addition to the gold medallists, India's medal tally included silvers for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), and Hitesh and Abhinash in Astana, while Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg) earned bronze. From the Brazil leg, bronze medals were also secured by Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg). Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Mr Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic boxing medallist, said: 'You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.' The recognition reflects the Federation's continued push to reward performance and sharpen India's international boxing ecosystem with depth, structure, and continuity at its core. Earlier this year, India clinched a rich medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its talent pipeline. At the Thailand Open, India's second- and third-in-line boxers delivered silverware, showcasing bench strength across categories. Domestically, the recently concluded Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana offered high-quality exposure for top contenders and a platform to identify the next tier of national talent.
Hans India
7 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
BFI announces Rs 17.5 lakh prize money for World Boxing Cups medallists
New Delhi: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of Rs 17.5 lakh to reward the 17 Indian boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive Rs 2 lakh, silver medallists Rs 1 lakh and bronze winners Rs 50,000 as India builds momentum toward the World Boxing Cup Finals to be held in New Delhi later this year. The announcement comes at a time when India's national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges. Commenting on the pugilists' success and the path forward, BFI president-chairman of the Interim Committee, Ajay Singh, said, 'I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and our fifth in the world. It's a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing. We have also been approached by China for a strategic relationship for boxing development, reflecting how highly the world is looking at Indian boxing.' 'But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they're prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,' he added. The dual World Boxing Cup performance brought India a total of 17 medals, including 4 gold, with standout showings from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) in Brazil. Notably, both Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured medals at both events - a gold and silver for Hitesh; two silvers for Abhinash - underlining consistency across weight categories. In addition to the gold medallists, India's medal tally included silvers for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), and Hitesh and Abhinash in Astana, while Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg) earned bronze. From the Brazil leg, bronze medals were also secured by Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg). Speaking at the ceremony, guest of honour Vijender Singh, India's first Olympic boxing medallist, said, 'You all have done very well, all the boys and girls. We have to keep going. There are a lot of hurdles in life, and we have to move ahead without being satisfied, always hungry for more success.' The recognition reflects the Federation's continued push to reward performance and sharpen India's international boxing ecosystem with depth, structure, and continuity at its core. Earlier this year, India clinched a rich medal haul at the Asian Boxing U-15 and U-17 Championships, underscoring the strength of its talent pipeline. At the Thailand Open, India's second- and third-in-line boxers delivered silverware, showcasing bench strength across categories. Domestically, the recently concluded Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana offered high-quality exposure for top contenders and a platform to identify the next tier of national talent.
The Hindu
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
BFI announces ₹17.5 lakh in prize money for medallists of Brazil, Astana legs of World Boxing Cup
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has announced a prize purse of ₹17.5 lakh to reward the boxers who brought home medals from the recent World Boxing Cup legs in Brazil and Kazakhstan. Each gold medallist will receive ₹2 lakh, silver medallists will receive ₹1 lakh, and bronze winners will be given ₹50,000. The announcement comes at a time when India's national core group continues high-intensity training at the Patiala camp in preparation for two key international events: the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool in September and, later, the World Boxing Cup Finals on home soil. In a further boost to the development pipeline, the BFI has been approached by China to explore a strategic partnership spanning junior, sub-junior, and elite levels, including potential joint training camps and sparring exchanges. Commenting on the pugilists' success and the path forward, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Ajay Singh, said, 'I want to congratulate our boxers for a fantastic showing on the world stage. Our efforts are beginning to bear fruit. India has made a huge mark in the first two cups and is fifth in the world. It's a matter of pride. When you go to these championships, people come up to congratulate the contingent, to tell us what a great job India is doing in boxing.' READ: Nishant Dev extends perfect pro record with TKO win against USA's Evans 'But this is just the beginning. There are many Mary Koms and Vijender Singhs out there; we must nurture them and ensure they're prepared to deliver at the biggest stages, including the Olympics,' he added. The dual World Boxing Cup performance brought India a total of 17 medals, including four gold, with standout showings from Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur (80+kg) in Astana, and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) in Brazil. Notably, both Hitesh and Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) secured medals at both events—a gold and silver for Hitesh; two silvers for Abhinash—underlining consistency across weight categories. In addition to the gold medallists, India's medal tally included silvers for Pooja Rani (80kg), Minakshi (48kg), Jugnoo (85kg), and Hitesh and Abhinash in Astana, while Sanju (60kg), Nikhil Dubey (75kg), and Narender (90+kg) earned bronze. From the Brazil leg, bronze medals were also secured by Jadumani Singh (50kg), Manish Rathore (55kg), Sachin Siwach (60kg), and Vishal (90kg). Related Topics BFI
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.
