Indian women boxers are targeting early Olympic qualification at the 2027 World Championships in Kazakhstan after a successful 2026 season. Head coach Santiago Nieva said securing quotas early would allow the team more time for focused preparation ahead of the Los Angeles Games
Indian women boxers are confident of improving their Commonwealth Games medal tally, with coach Santiago Nieva saying every team member can win gold. The squad, featuring Lovlina Borgohain and other top pugilists, enters Glasgow Games after strong international performances
The Boxing Federation of India has appointed Santiago Nieva as Head Coach of the Indian Women’s National Boxing Team. Returning after his 2017–21 stint, Nieva will guide India’s women boxers through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, strengthening long-term high-performance systems.