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The Elite Women's National Boxing Tournament kicks off in Hyderabad with star athletes Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain leading the charge. Over 100 boxers will compete across 10 weight categories for spots in the national training camp. BFI president Ajay Singh emphasizes the event's role in developing India's next generation of boxing talent. The tournament follows India's strong showing at the Thailand Open with six medals.

Key Points: Nikhat Zareen Lovlina Borgohain Headline Elite Women's Boxing in Hyderabad

  • Features 100+ boxers across 10 weight categories
  • Gold/silver medalists qualify for national camp
  • Includes Tokyo Olympian Preeti and Youth champ Arundhati
  • Follows India's 6-medal haul at Thailand Open
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Nikhat, Olympic medallist Lovlina to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad

Olympic medallist Lovlina and world champ Nikhat Zareen lead 100+ boxers at Hyderabad's Elite Women's National Boxing Tournament from June 27-July 1.

Nikhat, Olympic medallist Lovlina to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Hyderabad
"This tournament builds bench strength and maintains India's global boxing momentum - BFI President Ajay Singh"

Hyderabad, June 26

Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain, and former World Youth Champion Ankushita Boro will be among the top Indian women pugilists battling it out for glory and a spot in the national camp at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, to be played at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium, in Hyderabad, Telangana from June 27-July 1.

Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament will feature boxers from 15 units, including the top 12 teams from the 8th Elite Women’s Nationals—Railways, Haryana, All India Police, Services, Punjab, Chandigarh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Sikkim—alongside host Telangana, the Combined SAI National Centre of Excellence team, and the TOPS Core & Development squad.

Notable names in the fray include World Championships bronze medallist Manisha Moun, Olympian Preeti, World Youth Champion Arundhati Chaudhary, and more than 100 other top contenders. The pugilists will compete across ten weight categories. Gold and silver medalists in each category will get the opportunity to join the elite national camp in Patiala.

“This Elite Women’s National Boxing Tournament is designed to strengthen the competitive structure of Indian boxing. It provides our top athletes with competitive exposure and also gives a platform for young boxers to challenge the experienced boxers, learn from them, and advance towards high-performance training being provided at the National Camps. This tournament is not just a pathway into the elite national camp; it is also a way to build bench strength and discover new talent. We are confident that the new domestic structure will empower Indian boxing and help maintain its momentum on the global stage,” said BFI president and Chairman-Interim Committee, Ajay Singh.

All teams can field a maximum of 10 boxers provided they are born between January 1, 1985, and December 31, 2006. The championships will be conducted as per the World Boxing Technical & Competitions Rules, wherein each bout will consist of three rounds of three minutes each, with a minute’s rest in between. A ten-point scoring system shall be followed, while the review system will not be used.

Indian women's boxers achieved a significant haul at the Thailand Open 2025, securing one silver and five bronze medals. Building on this success, the Boxing Federation of India is now focused on upcoming major international events, including the World Boxing Cup finale later this year.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
So proud of our women boxers! Nikhat and Lovlina are absolute champions who make India proud on global stage 💪 This tournament will be exciting to watch. Hope Doordarshan or Sony shows it live!
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Priya M.
Great initiative by BFI! But why only 10 boxers per team? With so much talent in India, they should allow more participants. Still, looking forward to seeing new faces challenge the established stars like Nikhat.
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Arjun S.
Hyderabad is becoming a sports hub! First badminton, now boxing tournaments. Our women boxers deserve this platform. Special shoutout to Lovlina - her Olympic medal changed how India sees women's boxing.
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Sneha P.
Railways team always dominates boxing tournaments 👏 Hope to see some new talent emerge from smaller states like Sikkim too. Women's boxing in India has come a long way since Mary Kom's era!
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Vikram J.
Good to see focus on youth development. But BFI should ensure proper facilities for all participants. Last year there were complaints about accommodation. Hope Hyderabad organizes it well - biryani for boxers maybe? 😄
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Neha R.
As someone from Northeast, so happy to see Ankushita Boro and Lovlina representing our region! Northeast girls are punching above their weight (literally!) in boxing. More tournaments should happen in our states too.

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