Alicante, Feb 8 (NationPress) India concluded the BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a remarkable performance on the final day, securing nine gold medals thanks to the efforts of Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and former Youth World Champion Arundhati Choudhary, who spearheaded a phenomenal finish in La Nucia, Alicante.

In a remarkable feat, India showcased its talent in seven Elite Women’s finals on Saturday, including an all-Indian showdown in the 54kg category, and emerged victorious in each.

Hosted in La Nucia, Alicante, the BOXAM Elite 2026 attracted over 200 boxers from 20 nations, providing an excellent international challenge early in the season. India emerged as the most successful nation in the competition with nine golds, three silvers, and seven bronze medals.

BFI President Ajay Singh remarked, “BOXAM Elite provided precisely the kind of exposure we were looking for at this point in the season, featuring strong international competition, depth across weight classes, and high-stakes bouts. The results in Spain, particularly our finals success, underscore the advancement of our program. With a busy year ahead, this tournament has been a critical step in equipping our boxers for upcoming challenges. Kudos to the entire team for an exceptional campaign.”

On the final day, India's women set a high standard. Manju Rani (48kg) and Nitu (51kg) kicked off the day with unanimous victories against Spain’s Marta Lopez and Noelia Gutierrez, respectively, before Poonam (54kg) narrowly defeated compatriot Preeti in a thrilling all-Indian final. Priya (60kg) and Arundhati (70kg) followed suit with commanding 5:0 wins over Ukrainian contenders, while Lovlina (75kg) demonstrated her signature control and composure to best England’s Mary-Kate Smith 4:1. Naina (80kg) capped off the day with a strategic victory against Ukraine’s Raisa Piskun.

Reflecting on the women’s achievements, Indian women’s head coach Santiago Nieva stated, “This was an extraordinary display from the women, not only in terms of medals but in their disciplined, clear, and confident boxing. Reaching and winning all seven finals speaks volumes about the hard work being done across the system. Credit also goes to the entire Indian team, as both men and women motivated each other throughout the tournament, fostering an environment that is vital for sustained success.”

In the men’s finals, Sachin (60kg) delivered one of the day’s most exciting matches, narrowly defeating Canada’s Keoma-Ali Al Ahmadieh 3:2, while Akash (75kg) secured another gold following a tense 3:2 victory over Kazakhstan’s Aman Konsbekov. Deepak (70kg) and Ankush (80kg) had to settle for silver medals after facing formidable opponents from Kazakhstan and Ukraine, respectively.

India’s stellar performance in Spain builds momentum as the national program gears up for a busy international schedule, with major championships and multi-sport events on the horizon.