India Boxers punch their way to 12-medal haul, win eight golds at Usti nad Labem Grand Prix
New Delhi, June 21
India delivered a commanding performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem in Czechia, finishing with 12 medals, including eight gold, three silver and one bronze, in one of their strongest outings on the international circuit this season.
The Indian contingent enjoyed a highly successful campaign against quality international opposition, with the women's team leading the charge by winning four gold medals and one silver from five boxers, according to a press release.
Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi (51kg) and Priya (60kg) all struck gold in emphatic fashion, registering unanimous victories in their respective finals. Parveen (65kg) added a silver medal to complete an impressive showing by the women's squad.
The men's team matched the women's success with four gold medals. Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Ankush (80kg) and Narender (+90kg) emerged champions in their respective categories.
Congratulating the team, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, "Congratulations to all our medal winners for their outstanding performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem. Winning eight gold medals and three silver medals against strong international competition is a remarkable achievement and reflects the dedication, discipline and fighting spirit of our boxers.
"A special appreciation to our women's team for their exceptional performance, securing four gold medals and one silver medal from just five boxers. This is a proud moment for Indian boxing. Congratulations also on your well-deserved selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland. This is another important step in your journey. We wish all of you the very best for the Commonwealth Games. Train hard, stay focused and compete with confidence. May you continue to deliver outstanding performances and bring glory to India," he added.
Lovlina defeated Italy's Melissa Gemini 5-0 in the final, while Preeti outclassed France's Jeyssa Marcel by a similar margin. Sakshi beat France's Mayssoun Bourega 5-0 and Priya secured a dominant win over home favourite Barbora Maxova of Czechia.
Jadumani defeated England's Abdul Burton 4-1 in the final, while Sachin and Ankush registered comprehensive 5-0 victories over Hungary's Veres Rohland and Czech Republic's Florian Daniel respectively. Narender edged past Armenia's Davit Chaloyan 3-2 in a closely fought heavyweight final.
Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg) and Kapil Pokhariya (90kg) settled for silver medals after narrow defeats in their title bouts, while Sumit Kundu (70kg) claimed bronze.
The tournament, one of Europe's oldest and most respected boxing events, served as an important international assignment for Indian boxers as preparations continue for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
India's Medal WinnersGold: Sakshi (51kg-W), Preeti Pawar (54kg-W), Priya (60kg-W), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg-W), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Ankush (80kg), Narender (+90kg)
Silver: Parveen (65kg-W), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Kapil Pokhariya (90kg)
Bronze: Sumit Kundu (70kg).
— ANI
Reader Comments
So happy to see Priya from the 60kg category win gold against a local favourite! And Preeti Pawar dominating as Asian champion. This shows Indian boxing has depth now, not just one or two stars. Big shoutout to the coaching staff too!
Amazing performance by the men's team as well! Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sachin, Ankush and Narender all showing their class. Narender's 3-2 win in the heavyweight final shows real grit. But we need to focus on converting silvers and bronze into golds next time. Still, fantastic effort overall! 👏
This is the kind of news that lifts our spirits! 🇮🇳 Our girls are truly unstoppable. Lovlina Borgohain's 5-0 win over Italian boxer shows she's back in top form. Preeti Pawar and Sakshi also deserve huge praise. The Boxing Federation seems to be doing good work with consistent international exposure.
Impressive haul! As someone who follows Indian sports closely, this is heartening. The Usti nad Labem Grand Prix has a long history, so winning there means something. I hope the government and BFI continue to support these athletes with better facilities and training camps. The Commonwealth Games will be tougher, but this is a great confidence booster.
Great achievement no doubt, but I wish we had coverage of these events on mainstream sports channels. Most people won't even know about this because it's not cricket. 📺 Indian boxing is producing results consistently now – from Mary Kom to Lov
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