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.
India's junior boxers won seven gold medals, seven silver medals, and 12 bronze medals, making a total haul of 26 medals at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament in Xinjiang, China, highlighting their strong performance
India's junior boys and girls stole the spotlight with a string of strong wins at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, in Xinjiang, China. With 26 semifinalists, India has ensured a tally of 26 confirmed medals.
India's young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15 to 30, 2025.
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.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Thursday concluded its keenly contested elections with Ajay Singh emerging victorious in the Presidential race. In a one-sided fight, he secured 40 votes against challenger Jaslal Pradhan's 26, reaffirming the support of state associations and extendin
Ajay Singh wins for the 3rd consecutive time to become Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president, after defeating Jaslal Pradhan by 40-26 on Thursday.
In a solid achievement, ninth-standard student Mohammad Yasir from Rajouri clinched a gold medal at the Sub-Junior National Boxing Championship in Noida.