World champion Minakshi, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain began their campaigns with easy wins at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Several male boxers also registered dominant victories in their categories
Asian Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and Haryana’s Sagar advanced with contrasting wins on the opening day of the Senior National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida. Lalrambuat of Mizoram also won by unanimous decision in the bantamweight category
World champion Meenakshi, Nikhat Zareen, Lovlina Borgohain and Amit Panghal are among 600 boxers competing at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida from January 4-10, 2026, the first joint event for men and women