Lovlina Borgohain celebrates after profitable her struggle towards New Zealand’s Ariane Nicholson. File.
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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent on the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia from March 28-April 11.
The 20-member squad was finalised after an intensive month-long analysis course of, with gamers inducted into the continuing nationwide camp in Patiala following the Nationwide Championships in January.
As per the choice coverage, finalists on the Asian Boxing Championships within the authorized weight classes for the Commonwealth Video games and Asian Video games will likely be chosen as direct entries for the respective multi-sport contingents.
The continental championship due to this fact carries added significance as each a medal alternative and a key qualification pathway for the upcoming multi-sport occasions.
Lovlina (75kg), who just lately struck gold on the Boxam Elite Championship in Spain, will headline the ladies’s squad alongside Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Priya (60kg), all of whom additionally received gold in Spain and have proven constant kind.
They are going to be joined by reigning world champions Minakshi (48kg) and Jaismine (57kg).
The remaining classes embody World Boxing Cup Ultimate gold medallist Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), and Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg), finishing a well-rounded squad that blends expertise with rising expertise.
Within the males’s class, World Boxing Cup Ultimate and Boxam Championship gold medallist Sachin (60kg) leads the contingent.
He’s joined by Akash (75kg), who additionally received gold in Spain, together with silver medallist Deepak (70kg) and Ankush (80kg).
The squad additional contains Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), bronze medalist in Spain and silver medalist on the World Boxing Finals.
Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg) and Narender (90+kg) full the remainder of the line-up.
“The Asian Championships are at all times a real take a look at of high quality and consistency. Our focus has been on deciding on boxers who’ve proven kind, self-discipline, and the power to carry out beneath strain. We’re assured this group can compete strongly towards the perfect in Asia,” BFI President Ajay Singh stated in a launch.
The evaluations had been carried out beneath the watchful eyes of head coaches Santiago Nieva (Girls) and CA Kuttappa (Males), with the help employees carefully monitoring preparations in camp.
The group heads into the match after profitable 9 gold medals on the Boxam Elite in Spain, the best amongst collaborating nations and securing constant top-three finishes on the World Championships and World Boxing Cup.
Indian Squad for Asian Boxing Championships
Males: Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Deepak (70kg), Akash (75kg), Ankush (80kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg), Narender (90+kg).
Girls: Minakshi (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Preeti (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), Priya (60kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg).
Revealed – February 28, 2026 10:23 am IST
