Sumit Kundu (men's 75kg) and Neeraj Phogat (women's 65kg) registered contrasting victories to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective weight categories as Indian boxers continued to impress at the World Boxing Championship in Liverpool, UK, on Friday.
Bartwal displayed his boxing acumen under pressure in the third and final round to keep his Brazilian opponent at bay and still impress the judges with his punches to win the first round bout 3:2.
While Gulia, Jamwal, Lovlina have a bye in the opening round, Nikhat Zareen will take on Jennifer Lozana of USA, as per a press release from Boxing Federation of India (BFI).
"Our preparation in Sheffield has been nothing short of exceptional. This team is a powerful mix of seasoned campaigners who have stood on the podium before, and a new wave of incredibly talented young boxers who are ready to make their mark. The belief we have in this group is absolute, and
Tokyo 2020 Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Nikhat Zareen will headline India's 20-member contingent for the World Boxing Championships 2025, scheduled to begin in Liverpool from Thursday, as per Olympics.com.
The move is part of BFI's continued efforts to give Indian boxers international exposure and the best possible preparation by ensuring they acclimatise to conditions well before the tournament.
In a solid achievement, ninth-standard student Mohammad Yasir from Rajouri clinched a gold medal at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida.
Haryana's young boxing brigade delivered a stunning all-round performance at the 4th Sub Junior (U-15) Boys and Girls National Boxing Championships, clinching the overall team titles in both categories.
The 10-day meet brought together some of the best boxing talent in India, with U19 boxers finishing second on the table, while the U22 boxers taking the fourth place. A total of 40 boxers, 20 from each group, were sent for the tournament, as per the Olympics.com.
India's young women pugilists underlined their growing prowess in continental boxing as Nisha (54kg) and Muskan (57kg) clinched gold, and five others won silver, at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday. From the men's finals, Rahul Kundu (75kg) added anothe
Of the 10 women boxers in the U19 fray, nine will return with medals - including two golds, five silvers, and two bronzes - showcasing India's status as an emerging powerhouse alongside countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and China.