World Boxing Cup Astana gold medalist Nupur was the first Indian to be assured of a medal when she reached the women’s 80+kg quarterfinals on Wednesday
On the opening day of competition, Pawan Bartwal (men’s 55kg) kicked off India’s campaign against Brazil’s Michael Douglas Trindade, providing India a winning start
Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen will lead a 20-member Indian boxing contingent at the World Boxing Championships 2025 in Liverpool, following a strong performance at the World Boxing Cups earlier this year
The 4th Sub-Junior Nationals, featuring over 700 boxers aged 13–14, will be held in Greater Noida from August 7. The event aims to nurture India’s grassroots boxing talent.
India had a mixed start at the 2025 U-19 Asian Boxing Championships, with Suman Kumari winning her bout, while Aakash Badhwar, Sarthi Saini, and Lokesh lost despite valiant efforts
The interim committe, convened virtually, took decisions aimed at revitalising the grassroots structure and boosting India’s medal prospects at upcoming international boxing competitions
Move comes months after the IOC reiterated its threat to leave boxing out of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if national federations continued to align themselves with IBA
