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12 Indian Boxers Storm into BOXAM Elite Finals Led by Sachin, Lovlina

Twelve Indian boxers, including eight women and four men, have advanced to the gold-medal bouts at the BOXAM Elite International 2026 tournament in Spain. The men's charge is led by Sachin, while Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain headlines the women's finals. India is the best-represented nation in the finals, guaranteeing at least one gold from an all-Indian final in the women's 54kg category. The team's depth was showcased as boxers across weight classes secured their final spots with dominant performances.

Key Points: India Leads BOXAM Elite 2026 with 12 Finalists

  • 12 Indians in finals
  • 8 women, 4 men advance
  • All-Indian final in Women's 54kg
  • India tops finalist count
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BOXAM Elite: 12 Indians enter finals as Sachin, Lovlina lead charge on penultimate day

India dominates BOXAM Elite boxing semifinals, securing 12 final spots. Sachin, Lovlina Borgohain lead charge, guaranteeing at least one gold medal.

"India (12) is the most well-represented nation in Saturday's finals - ahead of heavyweights Kazakhstan (11), Ukraine (5), and hosts Spain (4) - Report"

La Nucia, Feb 7

Twelve Indians, including eight women and four men, will compete for gold on the final day of BOXAM Elite International 2026, following another session full of assured performances.

Leading the men's charge was Sachin (60kg), who extended his brilliant run with another dominant win over England's Jack Dryden. Over in the women's section, Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) stormed through to the finals with a unanimous victory over Wales' Rosie Eccles.

Held in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain, the BOXAM Elite 2026 has featured over 200 boxers from 20 nations. India (12) is the most well-represented nation in Saturday's finals - ahead of heavyweights Kazakhstan (11), Ukraine (5), and hosts Spain (4) and is assured of at least one gold, with the Elite Women 54kg final being an all-Indian affair.

India's women continued their strong showing with commanding semifinal wins across divisions, headlined by the confirmation of a gold in the 54kg category, where Preeti and Poonam will face off for the title. Elsewhere, Manju Rani (48kg), Nitu (51kg), Priya (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Naina (80kg) all advanced to the finals with emphatic victories, underlining India's depth and consistency across weight classes.

In the men's competition, India added further finalists through dominant displays from Deepak (70kg), Akash (75kg), and Ankush (80kg). Deepak produced one of the session's standout moments by forcing a first-round RSC against Kazakhstan's World Boxing Cup Finals' silver medallist Nurbek Mursal, while Akash and Ankush negotiated tough bouts against Kazakh opponents to seal their places in Saturday's gold-medal contests.

India's campaign also saw several boxers finish on the podium with bronze medals after falling at the semifinal stage, including Pranjal Yadav (65kg), Kajal (65kg), Sanamacha Chanu (75kg), and Mankirat Kaur (80+kg) in the women's competition. Jadumani Singh (55kg), Mohammed Hussam Uddin (60kg), and Hitesh Gulia (70kg) secured bronze finishes in the men's draw.

- IANS

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Priya S
So happy to see so many women boxers shining! 8 out of 12 finalists are women, and an all-Indian final in 54kg! This is the real progress. Kudos to the coaches and support staff. Let's bring all the golds home!
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Rohit P
Sachin and Deepak's wins were particularly impressive. Beating a Kazakh world silver medallist is a huge statement. The men's team is looking strong too. Hope this momentum carries into the Olympics.
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Sarah B
As an expat following Indian sports, this is fantastic news. The depth across weight classes is remarkable. A respectful note though - I hope the media gives equal coverage to all these athletes, not just the big names like Lovlina. Every finalist deserves the spotlight.
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Karthik V
Bas bhai! This is the kind of news we need. After a tough week, this lifts the spirit. The boxing federation seems to be doing something right with the training and exposure. All the best for the finals tomorrow!
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Nisha Z
Manju Rani, Nitu, Preeti, Poonam... so many young talents! It's heartening to see boxing becoming a mainstream sport for women in India. Their families must be so proud. Let's support them all the way.

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