Indian boxing fans are in for a thrilling week as two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen, Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borgohain, and several other top-tier athletes prepare to clash at the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament, scheduled from June 27 to July 1 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium in Telangana.
The high-stakes tournament—organized by the Telangana Boxing Federation in collaboration with the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) and the Sports Authority of Telangana—will feature 15 units battling across 10 Olympic weight categories. The top two boxers in each category (gold and silver medalists) will earn a prestigious berth in the elite national camp in Patiala.
Star-Studded Line-Up
Among the notable boxers participating are:
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Nikhat Zareen – Two-time World Champion and local favorite
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Lovlina Borgohain – Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist
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Ankushita Boro – Former World Youth Champion
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Manisha Moun – World Championships bronze medalist
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Preeti – Olympian
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Arundhati Chaudhary – World Youth Champion
Over 100 elite-level athletes are expected to take the ring, promising fierce competition and a chance for rising stars to showcase their prowess.
Teams and Format
The tournament will feature the top 12 teams from the 8th Elite Women’s National Championships—including:
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Railways
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Haryana
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All India Police
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Services
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Punjab
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Chandigarh
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Uttar Pradesh
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Delhi
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Rajasthan
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Maharashtra
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Tamil Nadu
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Sikkim
Additionally, teams from Telangana (host), SAI National Centres of Excellence, and the TOPS Core & Development Squad will also participate.
Each unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers born between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 2006.
The bouts will follow World Boxing Technical and Competition Rules:
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3 rounds of 3 minutes each
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1-minute rest between rounds
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10-point must system for scoring
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No review system will be used
Strengthening Indian Boxing’s Future
BFI President and Interim Committee Chairman Mr. Ajay Singh emphasized the tournament’s significance:
“This Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament is a crucial step in strengthening the domestic structure. It not only offers competitive exposure to our top athletes but also creates a platform for emerging boxers to challenge the best and earn a place in the national camp.”
He added that the initiative is part of a larger strategy to build bench strength, develop new talent, and sustain India’s momentum on the international stage.
Building on International Success
India’s women boxers recently secured one silver and five bronze medals at the Thailand Open 2025. This tournament will further bolster preparations for upcoming global events, including the World Boxing Cup finale later this year.
With its mix of seasoned champions and young challengers, the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament in Telangana is set to be a showcase of India’s growing boxing prowess. As the country eyes future Olympic success, this domestic event will be critical in shaping India’s elite women’s boxing squad.
