Men’s & Women’s Boxing Titans Shine at the 38th National Games

The boxing ring at the 38th National Games turned into a battleground as India’s top pugilists clashed in thrilling encounters across multiple weight categories.
The flyweight (51kg) division saw Chandigarh’s Anshul Punia dominate the ring against Manipur’s Changlemba Singh, securing a well-earned victory. Meanwhile, in another bout in the same weight class, SSCB’s Mandengbam Jadumani proved his superiority with a commanding win over Haryana’s Vikash.
In the featherweight (57kg) category, Himachal Pradesh’s Ashish Kumar showcased his precision and agility, overpowering Madhya Pradesh’s Himanshu Srivas. Moving up to the light welterweight (63kg) division, SSCB’s Vanshaj displayed remarkable composure and strength to defeat Delhi’s Shashank Pradhan. Meanwhile, Assam’s Shiva Thapa, a seasoned international boxer, demonstrated his experience outclassed Maharashtra’s Harivansh Tiwari in an intense contest.
The light middleweight (71kg) bouts featured some of the most gripping fights of the event. Assam’s Abhinab Saikia emerged victorious over Delhi’s Gagan. In another bout of the same category, SSCB’s Hitesh Gulia showcased his dominance by securing a decisive win against Haryana’s Sahil Chauhan.
The action continued in the light heavyweight (80kg) division, where SSCB’s Lakshya Chahar displayed his raw power, overcoming Chandigarh’s Nitish Kumar with a convincing performance. Uttarakhand’s Himanshu Solanki also impressed, outpunching Rajasthan’s Puspendra Singh in another high-energy bout.
The heavyweight (92kg) category saw Madhya Pradesh’s Paras delivering a clinical performance to defeat Delhi’s Sohit Drall, while Uttarakhand’s Kapil Pokharia showcased his superior ring control, besting Himachal Pradesh’s Chetan Choudhary in a closely contested match.
The super heavyweight (+92kg) division witnessed some of the hardest-hitting contests of the day. Uttarakhand’s Narender put on a dominant show, overpowering Delhi’s Vishal Kumar with relentless pressure and precision. In another battle of the giants, Rajasthan’s Tarun Sharma outclassed Telangana’s Abdullah Jawveed Jabri, securing a decisive victory.
In the women’s category, Haryana’s Kalpana set the tone for the day with an impressive victory over Madhya Pradesh’s Malika Mor in the women’s flyweight (50kg) division, displaying sharp technique and agility to claim the top spot.
In another exciting flyweight (50kg) bout, Uttarakhand’s Nivedita Karki outclassed Chandigarh’s Ritika with a dominant performance, proving her mettle in the ring. The bantamweight (54kg) category saw Uttar Pradesh’s Soniya overpower Gujarat’s Hetal Dama. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh’s Divya Pawar added to her state’s tally with a convincing win against Assam’s Aikon Mili in the same weight class.
The featherweight (57kg) division featured two high-intensity clashes, with Services Sports Control Board’s (SSCB) Sakshi demonstrating her experience to defeat Madhya Pradesh’s Mahi Lama. In another gripping match, Himachal Pradesh’s Vinakshi Dhota delivered a commanding performance to secure victory over Manipur’s Sovi Jajo.
The lightweight (60kg) bouts saw two dominant wins, with SSCB’s Jaismine outpunching Himachal Pradesh’s Menka Devi in a well-calculated fight. Meanwhile, Haryana’s Manisha showcased her power and precision to outclass Punjab’s Simranjit Kaur Baath, adding another gold to her state’s tally.
In the welterweight (66kg) category, Assam’s Ankushita Boro displayed tremendous grit and control to emerge victorious against Nagaland’s Sanju. Assam’s dominance continued in the middleweight (75kg) division, where Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain brought her international experience into the ring, overpowering Nagaland’s Renu with ease. In another middleweight clash, Chandigarh’s Pranshu Rathore put up a stellar performance to defeat Himachal Pradesh’s Ekta, ending the day on a high note.

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