The 8th Elite Women's National Boxing Championship, organized by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, is underway at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida.
Sports News: The championship features intense competition among 180 boxers from 24 states, vying for victory across 10 weight categories.
Meenakshi Upsets Neetu, Winning 4-1
Meenakshi, an Asian Championship silver medalist representing the All India Police (AIP), delivered a stunning upset. She defeated Commonwealth and World Championship gold medalist Neetu Ghanghas by a split decision of 4-1. This loss is a significant setback for Neetu, while Meenakshi's impressive performance has garnered attention.
Pooja Rani and Sanamcha Chanu Advance to Semifinals
Pooja Rani, a 2014 Asian Games bronze medalist and experienced boxer, showcased a b performance. She secured a unanimous victory against Punjab's Komal, advancing to the middleweight (70-75 kg) semifinals. Young world champion and national champion Sanamcha Chanu also made a powerful start in the light middleweight (66-70 kg) category. She secured a first-round Referee Stops Contest (RSC) victory against Karnataka's A.A. Sanchi Bolamma, reaching the final four.
Lalita and Sonia Also Reach Semifinals
Defending champion Lalita secured her semifinal spot with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Punjab's Komalpreet Kaur. Meanwhile, Sonia Lather, a silver medalist at the World and Asian Championships, edged out Chandigarh's Monika with a 4-3 split decision, moving closer to the finals. This tournament tests the technical skills and resilience of the boxers. All bouts are conducted under international boxing rules, consisting of three 3-minute rounds with a 1-minute break between each round.
The championship, held at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, has reached a crucial stage, with everyone's eyes on the upcoming finals. Meenakshi's decisive victory over Neetu Ghanghas establishes her as a b contender for the title. It will be interesting to see if she can maintain her excellent performance in the semifinals and finals, or if another boxer will create an upset.
