New Delhi, Dec 10 (LatestNewsX) – In a first, India’s best boxers will meet in a single event, as the Elite senior nationals for men’s and women’s divisions run together from December 31 2025 to January 6 2026 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida.
The defending Men’s National champions from Services enter the field, while Railways looks to stay on top of the Women’s Team Championship. The official draw, launching India’s next high‑performance cycle, is scheduled for December 30.
“Units from across the country will compete across ten weight categories each for men and women, in full compliance with World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules. Each unit is permitted to field one boxer per category, with no reserves allowed. Eligible boxers must be born between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 2006,” the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a release.
All bouts will follow the international format of three rounds of three minutes, with one‑minute breaks and the 10‑point must scoring system.
Speaking on the occasion, BFI chief Ajay Singh said, “Strong systems are the backbone of long‑term success, and the National Championships are where that system truly begins. This stage creates opportunity, reveals talent, and gives every boxer a fair pathway into the national camp.”
“Our recent success at the World Boxing Cup Finals proved how powerful this can be. As we prepare for the challenges ahead, these championships will be crucial in identifying and preparing the athletes who can carry our hopes forward,” he added.
Many of India’s standout performers at the World Boxing Cup Finals first made their mark at earlier Nationals. Gold‑medal winners Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia earned their national titles before reaching the world stage, while Minakshi and Jaismine, now reigning World Champions, also began their climb at these very events.
With the international calendar moving toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, the Nationals once again serve as the gateway to India’s elite programme.
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