India’s Elite Boxers Shine at the 9th Elite Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championships 2026

India’s leading elite boxers delivered outstanding performances at the 9th Elite Men’s and Women’s National Boxing Championships 2026, with all weight category finals concluded on Saturday, 10 January 2026, following ten days of high level competition.

The championships brought together the country’s top senior boxers, representing services teams and state units, competing across all Olympic weight categories. The event showcased depth, consistency, and elite level preparation across both the men’s and women’s competitions.

Women’s Championship Highlights
In the women’s competition, several established internationals reaffirmed their dominance. Nikhat Zareen claimed gold in the flyweight division, while Lovlina Borgohain secured the middleweight title with a commanding performance. Minakshi Hooda, Pooja Rani, and Alfiya Trannum Akram Khan were among the gold medal winners, reflecting strong depth across the lighter and heavier divisions.

Services teams and state units including RSPB, SSCB, Haryana, Assam, and AIP featured prominently on the podium across all weight categories. The women’s championship concluded with medals awarded in ten weight divisions, underlining the continued growth and competitiveness of women’s boxing in India.

Men’s Championship Highlights
The men’s competition saw a dominant showing from the Services Sports Control Board, which claimed multiple gold medals across divisions. Hussam Uddin, Aditya Pratap, Hitesh, Sumit, Lokesh, and Narender were among the standout champions, demonstrating consistency and technical excellence. Strong performances were also recorded by boxers representing RSPB, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh. The men’s championship concluded with titles awarded across ten weight categories, from flyweight to super heavyweight, following a highly competitive final phase.

The 9th Elite National Championships once again served as a critical benchmark event for India’s senior boxing landscape, providing athletes with a high intensity competitive platform and reinforcing pathways toward international representation.