Sachin, Lakshya lead SSCB into 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship semi-finals

ANI January 12, 2025 203 views

The 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship in Bareilly is showcasing some incredible talent, with the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) absolutely crushing it in the quarter-finals. Sachin Siwach and Lakshya Chahar both delivered stunning 5-0 victories, leading nine SSCB boxers into the semi-finals. The tournament, which runs from January 7-13, features around 300 boxers competing across various weight categories. With SSCB looking to secure their third consecutive team title, the competition is heating up and promises some thrilling matches ahead.

"Nine SSCB representatives have booked their places in the semi-finals" - Boxing Championship Match Report
Bareilly, January 12: Former World Youth Champion Sachin Siwach and Asian Games representative Lakshya Chahar led a dominant charge by the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) on Day 5 of the 8th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship, with the unit securing nine berths in the penultimate round.

Key Points

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Sachin Siwach secures flawless 5-0 victory in Lightweight category

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Lakshya Chahar dominates Light Heavyweight quarter-final

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SSCB aims for third consecutive team title

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Tournament features 300 boxers across multiple weight categories

Sachin delivered a flawless 5-0 victory over Himachal Pradesh's Ashish Kumar in the Lightweight (55-60kg) category, while Lakshya matched the feat in the Light Heavyweight (75-80kg) category with a commanding win over his opponent.

Nine SSCB representatives have booked their places in the semi-finals, highlighting their stronghold on the tournament. Joining Sachin and Chahar with wins on Saturday were Jadumani Singh Mandengbram (Flyweight), Pawan Bartwal (Bantamweight), Hitesh (Light Middleweight), Deepak (Welterweight), Jugnoo (Cruiserweight), Vishal (Heavyweight), and Gaurav Chauhan (Super Heavyweight), making SSCB a formidable contender for their third consecutive team title.

Hosted by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship takes place at Invertis University in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, from January 7 to 13, 2025.

Approximately 300 boxers will compete across various weight categories in this week-long tournament, which follows the World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules, featuring three three-minute rounds with one-minute rest intervals.

Meanwhile, Shiva Thapa, the reigning champion in the Welterweight (60-65kg) category, continued his fine run as he edged closer to defending his title with a quarter-final win over Manipur's Henthoi Mayengbam.

Thapa will face Himachal Pradesh's Abhinash Jamwal in the semi-finals. Jamwal, who upset 2022 Youth World Champion Vanshaj Kumar in the earlier rounds, continued his momentum with a 4-1 victory over Haryana's Anshul in the quarterfinals, setting up an exciting clash against the seasoned Thapa.

The event will employ a 10-point scoring system, with each state unit able to enter up to ten boxers. Team SSCB, the two-time defending champions, entered the tournament as the favourites while seeking their third consecutive title.

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