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Pooja Rani, Jadumani Cruise; Lovlina, Panghal Survive Scares at Nationals

The Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships saw contrasting fortunes for India's top boxers. Pooja Rani and Jadumani Singh secured commanding victories to advance easily. However, Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Commonwealth Games champion Amit Panghal were pushed to split-decision wins in hard-fought bouts. The event marks the first time the men's and women's nationals are being held simultaneously.

Key Points: National Boxing: Rani, Singh Win Easy; Borgohain, Panghal Tested

  • Pooja Rani wins 5-0
  • Jadumani Singh wins via RSC
  • Lovlina Borgohain wins split decision
  • Amit Panghal edges past opponent
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Senior National Boxing: Pooja Rani, Jadumani Singh win easy; Lovlina, Amit Panghal made to work hard

Pooja Rani & Jadumani Singh notch dominant wins, while Lovlina Borgohain & Amit Panghal survive tough bouts at the Elite National Boxing Championships.

"Saweety pushed Assam's Lovlina hard before the experienced campaigner prevailed 3-2 in a split decision. - Report"

New Delhi, January 6

World Championship bronze medallist Pooja Rani and India international Jadumani Singh registered easy wins, while Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and experienced campaigner Amit Panghal were made to work hard to advance at the Elite Men and Women National Boxing Championships at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on Tuesday.

This is the first time the men's and women's National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same venue, with over 600 boxers from across the country competing in 10 weight categories each for men and women, according to a release.

Pooja (75-80kg) of Haryana blanked Anju of Chandigarh 5-0 to assert her class, while Jadumani (50-55kg) was so dominant against R Parthiban of Tamil Nadu that the referee stopped the bout in the second round.

However, it was not an easy outing for two other established stars. Saweety pushed Assam's Lovlina hard before the experienced campaigner prevailed 3-2 in a split decision.

In the men's section, former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal (50-55kg), representing SSCB, edged past Priyanshu of Haryana by a 3-2 split decision.

- ANI

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Rohit P
A bit concerned about Lovlina and Amit Panghal struggling. They are our top stars and should be dominating at the national level. Hope this is just a case of early tournament rust and not a sign of form issues ahead of bigger competitions.
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Aman W
Jadumani Singh stopping the bout in the second round! That's the kind of aggressive, confident boxing we need to see. New talent pushing through is always exciting. Best of luck to all 600+ boxers!
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the depth in Indian boxing now. When even established Olympians are being pushed hard at nationals, it shows the overall standard is rising. That's a healthy sign for the sport.
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Vikram M
Good to see the report, but wish there was more coverage of these nationals on TV. These boxers work so hard and deserve a bigger platform. The BFI should do better with promotion.
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Kavya N
Pooja Rani is a class act! After her world championship medal, she's carrying that form. And holding both events together saves costs and is more efficient. More power to our boxers! 💪

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