Synopsis
The 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships will be hosted at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27, showcasing top boxing talents including World Champion Nitu Ghanghas and Olympians such as Pooja Rani and Jaismine. The event will feature 188 boxers competing in ten weight categories.Key Takeaways
- 188 boxers from 24 state federations.
- Event runs from March 21-27 at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.
- World Champion Nitu Ghanghas and Olympians participating.
- Ten weight categories will feature exciting matchups.
- 44 bouts scheduled across two sessions starting at 3 PM.
New Delhi, March 20 (NationPress) The nation's finest boxing talents are gearing up to showcase their prowess as the draw for the 8th Elite Women National Boxing Championships is set to kick off at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida from March 21-27. This event promises a thrilling week filled with competition between both established stars and rising talents.
A remarkable 188 boxers from 24 state federations will compete across ten weight categories. The event will be graced by the presence of World Champion and top female boxer Nikhat Zareen, along with IOA president PT Usha and various Olympians, who will be there to support the athletes.
Leading the way in their respective categories are the Olympian Jaismine (57kg), World Champion Nitu Ghanghas (48kg), two-time world youth champion Sakshi (54kg), former national champion Poonam Poonia (57kg), 2018 World Championship bronze medallist Simranjit Kaur (65kg), former World Champion medallist Sonia Lather (60kg), and Anamika (51kg), among others.
The heavyweight categories will feature Olympian Pooja Rani from Haryana and Strandja Memorial silver medallist Anupama of RSPB, who are both in the same bracket of the 80kg weight class.
These National Championships offer boxers a vital platform to display their skills on a grand stage, with the outcomes potentially leading to opportunities in international competitions, making this event a significant milestone in any boxer's career.
Challenging these seasoned competitors will be athletes like Pema Bhutia from Sikkim, Preeti of All India Police, former Nationals medallist Kalaivani S from Tamil Nadu, and others.
Competition will commence in all ten categories on Friday, with a total of 44 bouts scheduled across two sessions starting at 3 PM.
