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Hitesh Gulia, Preeti Lead India's Dominant Start at BOXAM Elite 2026

India made a powerful start at the BOXAM Elite International 2026 boxing tournament in Alicante. World Boxing Cup champions Hitesh Gulia and Preeti led the charge with commanding 5:0 victories in their respective bouts. The Indian contingent secured wins across multiple weight categories, with the women's team particularly dominant. The tournament features 214 boxers from 21 nations competing in this elite event.

Key Points: India's Strong Day 1 at BOXAM Elite 2026 Boxing Tournament

  • Hitesh Gulia wins 5:0 in men's 70kg
  • Preeti wins 5:0 in women's 54kg
  • Indian women sweep early bouts
  • Multiple Indian men advance decisively
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BOXAM Elite 2026: Hitesh Gulia, Preeti power India to flying start on Day 1

Hitesh Gulia and Preeti headline India's winning start at BOXAM Elite 2026 as Indian boxers secure multiple victories on Day 1 in Alicante.

"Hitesh was in complete control...dispatching the Netherlands' Finn Bos with a comprehensive 5:0 verdict. - Official Release"

Alicante, February 4

India opened its campaign in emphatic fashion at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, delivering a string of dominant performances on Day 1 of the prestigious tournament, which has drawn 214 boxers from 21 nations. Headlining the Indian charge were World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia and Preeti, both cruising to commanding victories as India registered wins across multiple weight categories, a release said.

Hitesh was in complete control in the elite men's 70kg bout, dispatching the Netherlands' Finn Bos with a comprehensive 5:0 verdict. Calm, measured and incisive, the Indian showcased his trademark ring intelligence and timing to dictate proceedings from start to finish.

Earlier, Preeti set the tone in the elite women's 54kg division with a clinical 5:0 win over Kazakhstan's Aliaskar Symbat, combining sharp combinations with disciplined defence to shut out her opponent completely.

India's women continued their strong run with Prachi (57kg), Priya (60kg) and Kajal (65kg) all advancing in style. Prachi and Priya posted identical 5:0 victories over Spain's Vanesa Morell Ramirez and Canada's Alessia Mansuetto, respectively, while Kajal overcame Kazakhstan's Assem Tanatar 4:1 in a competitive contest.

In the men's draw, India piled on the pressure with a series of assured performances. Sachin (60kg) dominated Spain's Brandon Alejandro 5:0, while Mohammed Hussam Uddin (60kg) edged past Denmark's Matias Mehmet Buyukdemir 4:1. Abhinash Jamwal (65kg) impressed with a clean 5:0 win over Qalid Osman of Denmark, and Deepak (70kg) followed with a solid 4:1 victory against Belgium's Hornel Ayitevi.

Akash (75kg) and Ankush (80kg) also progressed with 4:1 wins, though Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg) bowed out after a tough bout against England's Joe Turner.

BOXAM Elite 2026 - Day 1 Results

Elite Women

54 Kg: Preeti bt. Aliaskar Symbat (KAZ) 5:0

57 Kg: Prachi bt. Vanesa Morell Ramirez (ESP) 5:0

60 Kg: Priya bt. Alessia Mansuetto (CAN) 5:0

65 Kg: Kajal bt. Assem Tanatar (KAZ) 4:1

Elite Men

60 Kg: Mohammed Hussam Uddin bt. Matias Mehmet Buyukdemir (DEN) 4:1

60 Kg: Sachin bt. Brandon Alejandro (ESP) 5:0

65 Kg: Aditya Pratap lost to Joe Turner (ENG) 1:4

65 Kg: Abhinash Jamwal bt. Qalid Osman (DEN) 5:0

70 Kg: Hitesh Gulia bt. Finn Bos (NED) 5:0

70 Kg: Deepak bt. Hornel Ayitevi (BEL) 4:1

75 Kg: Akash bt. Nikita Zakkharchenko (UKR) 4:1

80 Kg: Ankush bt. Malsawmtluanga (IND) 4:1.

- ANI

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Priya S
The women's team is on fire! Preeti, Prachi, Priya, and Kajal all winning... that's dominance. So proud to see our girls representing the country with such power and precision. 👊
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Rohit P
Great results, but a small note: we need to be careful about consistency. Aditya Pratap's loss shows we can't take any opponent lightly. Hope he bounces back stronger. The overall performance is still top-class!
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Sarah B
Impressive showing against boxers from 21 nations! This kind of international exposure is exactly what our athletes need before bigger events like the Commonwealth Games and Olympics. Well done, all!
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Vikram M
Bas, yeh wala spirit chahiye! Hitesh Gulia's 5-0 win was a masterclass. When our boxers get this kind of momentum, they are unstoppable. Let's keep this energy going for the rest of the tournament. Jai Hind!
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Kajal N
Seeing my name on the winners' list feels amazing! 😄 Jokes aside, so proud of our boxer Kajal for her win. It's heartening to see athletes from smaller towns getting global recognition. More power to them!

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