NewKerala.com

Boxing Nationals 2025: Men and Women Unite for Historic Showdown in Greater Noida

For the first time ever, India's top male and female boxers will compete at the same venue during the Elite National Championships. The event in Greater Noida marks the start of the crucial preparation cycle for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Past champions from these nationals, like Sachin Siwach and Minakshi, have gone on to win world titles. This unified championship aims to streamline talent identification and build a stronger system for India's boxing future.

Key Points: Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Nationals Held Simultaneously in Greater Noida

  • The historic event runs from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University
  • Services defend the men's title while Railways aim to retain the women's championship
  • The official draw is scheduled for December 30, starting a new high-performance cycle
  • Matches follow international rules with three three-minute rounds and 10-point scoring
2 min read

Men's and women's Boxing Nationals to be held simultaneously from Dec 31 in Greater Noida

For the first time, India's Elite Boxing Nationals for men and women will be held together in Greater Noida from Dec 31, featuring top talent from Services and Railways.

"Strong systems are the backbone of long-term success, and the National Championships are where that system truly begins. - Ajay Singh, BFI President"

New Delhi, Dec 10

For the first time, the Elite senior nationals for men's and women's will be held simultaneously, bringing India’s top boxing talent under the same roof from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida.

Services enter as the defending Men’s National Champions, while Railways aim to retain the Women’s Team Championship title. The official draw will take place on December 30, marking the start of India’s next high-performance cycle.

"Units from across the country will compete across ten weight categories each for men and women, in full compliance with World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules. Each unit is permitted to field one boxer per category, with no reserves allowed. Eligible boxers must be born between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 2006," Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a release.

All matches will follow the international competition format, consisting of three rounds of three minutes each, with one-minute rest periods and the 10-point must scoring system.

Speaking on the occasion, BFI chief Ajay Singh said, “Strong systems are the backbone of long-term success, and the National Championships are where that system truly begins. This stage creates opportunity, reveals talent, and gives every boxer a fair pathway into the national camp.

"Our recent success at the World Boxing Cup Finals proved how powerful this can be. As we prepare for the challenges ahead, these championships will be crucial in identifying and preparing the athletes who can carry our hopes forward.”

Many of India’s brightest stars at the World Boxing Cup Finals began their ascent at the previous Nationals. Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia, who claimed gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, were first crowned National Champions. Minakshi and Jaismine, now the reigning World Champions, also made their early statements at these very events.

With the international calendar progressing towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, the Nationals once again serve as the gateway to India’s elite programme.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
Finally! This simultaneous format should have been done years ago. It streamlines the process and gives equal importance to both categories. Railways women's team is a powerhouse, but let's see if Services can dominate both championships this time.
A
Aman W
Great initiative by BFI. However, I hope the logistics and facilities at Gautam Buddha University are top-notch for such a big event. Sometimes these national events suffer from poor organization. Fingers crossed for a smooth championship.
S
Sarah B
The pipeline from Nationals to World Cup success is so clear. Sachin, Hitesh, Minakshi, Jaismine – all proving this system works. This is exactly how we build for LA 2028. The next generation of champions will be discovered here.
K
Karthik V
Will there be good live streaming? Boxing is growing in popularity but needs visibility. If BFI can provide high-quality streams on YouTube, it will engage a much wider audience and help build stars. #StreamTheNationals
N
Nisha Z
As a sports fan from Noida, I'm excited to have such a big event here! Hoping to get tickets to watch some sessions live. Our women boxers have been making the nation proud consistently. Jai Hind!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50