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World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain will spearhead India’s Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Telangana. Over 100 boxers across 10 weight categories will compete for spots in the national training camp. BFI president Ajay Singh emphasized the event’s role in nurturing new talent while maintaining India’s global boxing dominance. The tournament follows India’s strong showing at the Thailand Open 2025 with eyes on upcoming international events.

Key Points: Nikhat Zareen Lovlina Borgohain Lead Elite Women's Boxing in Telangana

  • Top Indian boxers compete for national camp berths
  • Features 100+ athletes across 10 weight categories
  • Gold/silver medalists qualify for Patiala camp
  • Part of BFI’s global boxing momentum strategy
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World champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain to star in Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana

World champion Nikhat Zareen and Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain headline India's Elite Women's Boxing Tournament in Telangana with national camp spots at stake.

"This tournament strengthens Indian boxing’s competitive structure while discovering new talent – BFI President Ajay Singh"

Hyderabad, June 26

Two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 bronze medalist 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, 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, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a release.

Notable names in the fray include World Championships bronze medalist 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 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 were 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.

India's 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.

- ANI

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Priya K.
So proud of our women boxers! 💪 Nikhat and Lovlina are absolute inspirations for young girls across India. Telangana hosting this tournament is great - hope more states invest in sports infrastructure like this. Jai Hind!
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Rahul S.
Excellent initiative by BFI! But why no live streaming? These matches deserve national viewership. Our women boxers are bringing glory to India - we should make them household names like cricket stars.
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Ananya M.
As someone from Hyderabad, I'm thrilled to see such a prestigious event here! The Saroornagar stadium is world-class. Hope this inspires more Telangana girls to take up boxing. Lovlina's journey from Assam to Olympics is what dreams are made of!
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Vikram J.
Good to see boxing getting attention beyond cricket. But BFI should ensure fair selection - sometimes regional politics affects team composition. The talent pool looks strong though, especially with young boxers like Ankushita coming up.
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Sunita R.
My daughter trains at a local boxing academy in Pune. Seeing these champions compete motivates her so much! 🥊 When will we have more women coaches at national level though? That's the next step for Indian boxing.
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Karan P.
The Thailand Open performance was impressive! With proper support, our women boxers can dominate at Paris 2024. Government should increase funding - these athletes bring more medals than many other sports combined.

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