Indian Boxing Contingent reaches Mongolia for intensive camp ahead of Asian Boxing Championships 2026
Ulaanbaatar, March 14
India's elite men's and women's boxing contingent has arrived in Mongolia to begin an intensive pre-tournament training camp ahead of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to be held from March 28 to April 11, 2026.
The first batch of boxers, comprising prominent pugilists Preeti (54 kg), Harsh Choudhary (90 kg), Jadumani Singh (55 kg), Sachin (60 kg), Deepak (70 kg), Ankushita Boro (65 kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70 kg), Jaismine (57 kg) and Nikhat Zareen (51 kg), along with members of the support staff, has reached the host nation and will begin their acclimatisation phase.
The Indian contingent will train alongside participants from other countries as they gear up for the crucial continental event, which will see the winners secure direct qualification for the upcoming Asian Games and Commonwealth Games later this year.
The second batch of athletes and support staff is scheduled to depart for Mongolia on March 15 to join the camp.
Along with the main contingent, the second-ranked boxers in the Olympic weight categories and the first-ranked boxers in the non-Olympic weight categories have also joined the camp to provide quality sparring and strengthen the team's preparations.
They will train with the squad during the build-up phase and are scheduled to return to India on March 28, 2026.
— ANI
Reader Comments
So proud of our boxers! It's great to see such a large contingent getting this exposure. The women's team looks particularly strong this time. Hope they bring home many medals and secure those Asian Games spots!
Interesting strategy to send a second batch of sparring partners. That should really push the main team. Wondering if the funding for such an extensive, long-term camp could have been used for more domestic tournaments as well? Just a thought.
Jai Hind! Our boxers are true warriors. Training with other nations will be a great learning experience. Sachin and Deepak have been in great form. Let's dominate the Asian championships! 💪
Acclimatisation is key. Mongolia in March is no joke! Smart move by the boxing federation. Hope the support staff is taking good care of their diet and health. Bring the gold, team!
So excited for Ankushita Boro and Arundhati Choudhary! The future of Indian women's boxing is in safe hands. Wishing the entire contingent all the very best. Train hard, make the nation proud! 🥇
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