Key Points

Railways dominated the Elite Women's Boxing Tournament with 9 total medals including 3 golds. Star boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Lovlina Borgohain, and Saweety Boora claimed titles in their categories. Nikhat Zareen withdrew from the 51kg final due to injury, handing Railways' Jyoti the gold. The event served as crucial preparation for upcoming World Championships with winners earning national camp spots.

Key Points: Railways Dominate Elite Women's Boxing as Nitu Lovlina Shine

  • Railways secure 3 golds with Jyoti Prachi Babirojsana
  • Nitu Lovlina Saweety win titles in key weight classes
  • Nikhat Zareen withdraws from 51kg final due to injury
  • Winners qualify for national camp ahead of World Championships
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Elite Women's Boxing: Railways bag team title as top stars Nitu, Lovlina shine; Nikhit out with injury

Railways clinch team title with 9 medals while Nitu, Lovlina, and Saweety dominate finals. Nikhat Zareen withdraws due to injury.

"Railways’ dominance reflects our long-term investment in women’s boxing – RSPB Spokesperson"

Hyderabad, July 1

Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) emerged as the top-performing unit at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, securing the overall team title with a total of nine medals, including three gold, three silver, and three bronze, here on Tuesday.

The final day was marked by standout individual performances from World and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas (Haryana), Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain (TOPS), and World Champion Saweety Boora (SAI NCOE), who each secured titles in their respective weight categories.

The Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad hosted the four-day tournament, bringing together both national squad regulars and promising new talents. The SAI NCOE Combined team secured seven medals, including two gold, while the TOPS Core & Development squad claimed three gold medals, completing the podium.

Railways’ gold medallists included Babirojsana Chanu (57kg), who registered a dominant 5:0 win over Kamaljeet Kaur of All India Police, Prachi (60kg), and Jyoti (51kg), who was awarded the win after Telangana’s Nikhat Zareen withdrew due to injury. RSPB also claimed three silver medals and three bronze across the weight categories.

World Champion Nitu won the 48kg final with a 4:1 split verdict over Chanchal (SAI N), while Saweety overcame Railways’ Alfiya with a dominant 5:0 unanimous victory. Lashu Yadav’s withdrawal awarded Lovlina a walkover win, while Preeti won the gold medal in the 54kg division.

The remaining gold medals were split between SAI NCOE, TOPS, and state units. Former Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro (65kg) also secured a top-podium finish with a battling 3:2 win over Railways’ Shashi. SAI NCOE’s Ritika (80+kg) and Delhi’s Shivani (70kg) finished with a gold each.

The gold and silver medallists from the tournament will now earn the opportunity to join the national camp in Patiala, as the Boxing Federation of India continues to build momentum toward key international assignments.

With the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool and the World Boxing Cup Finals in New Delhi on the horizon, the event served as a crucial step in refining the core group and strengthening India’s competitive depth.

Final results:

48kg: Gold – Nitu (HAR), Silver – Chanchal (SAI N), Bronze – Manju Rani (RSPB), Yamini Singh (RAJ)

51kg: Gold – Jyoti (RSPB), Silver – Nikhat Zareen (TEL), Bronze – Devika Ghorpade (MAH), V. Lakshaya (TN)

54kg: Gold – Preeti (TOPS), Silver – Tanu (SSCB), Bronze – Shiksha (RSPB), Bhupali Hazarika (SAI N)

57kg: Gold – Babirojsana Chanu (RSPB), Silver – Kamaljeet Kaur Gill (AIP), Bronze – Vishu Rathee (HAR), Aroti Doley (SAI N)

60kg: Gold – Prachi (RSPB), Silver – Anjali (HAR), Bronze – Niharika Gonella (TEL), Gavali Priyanka Suresh (AIP)

65kg: Gold – Ankushita Boro (TOPS), Silver – Shashi (RSPB), Bronze – Amita Kundu (AIP), Yashi Sharma (TEL)

70kg: Gold – Shivani (DEL), Silver – Gitimoni Gogoi (SAI N), Bronze – Neha Kasnyal (AIP), Shravani Barge (MAH)

75kg: Gold – Lovlina (TOPS), Silver – Lashu Yadav (RSPB), Bronze – Sneha (UP), Shruti (SAI N)

80kg: Gold – Saweety (SAI N), Silver – Alfiya (RSPB), Bronze – Babita Bisht (AIP), Garima (RAJ)

80+kg: Gold – Ritika (SAI N), Silver – Shivani Tomar (AIP), Bronze – Neha (RSPB), Mankirat Kaur Brar (PUN).

- IANS

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Shreya B
Nitu and Lovlina continue to make us proud! But I wish there was more coverage of these tournaments on TV. Our women boxers deserve as much attention as cricket players get. #SupportWomenInSports
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Aman W
Good performance overall but concerned about injuries to top players like Nikhat before major events. BFI should look into better injury management protocols. Otherwise, great to see depth in women's boxing!
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Priya S
So many talented women in one tournament! 👏 Special shoutout to young Jyoti who got gold after Nikhat's withdrawal - hope she makes most of this opportunity in national camp. Future looks bright for Indian boxing!
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Karan T
Railways, SAI and TOPS dominating shows importance of institutional support in sports. State governments should learn and invest more in sports infrastructure. These results prove it works!
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Neha E
Mixed feelings - happy for winners but sad for Nikhat Zareen. She's been such an inspiration after Mary Kom era. Hope she recovers soon for World Championships. India needs her punches! 🥊

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