Elite National Camp: World Championships bronze medalist Mohammad Husamuddin (Services) lived up to his reputation as one of India’s most reliable performers on the big stage, cruising through his opening bout at the BFI Cup elite Men’s Boxing Championship 2025 with a dominant 5:0 verdict over Services' Harsh.
In an endeavour to provide upcoming boxers a platform to showcase their skills and established stars an opportunity to test their preparations, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1–7, featuring competitions for both Elite Men and Women across 10 weight categories each, aligned with World Boxing standards. Gold and silver medallists from the event will earn a pathway into the Elite National Camp.
The Elite Women’s competition also witnessed standout performances. Bhawna Sharma (Railways)—a U-22 Asian bronze medallist—edged Simran (Haryana) with a hard-fought 3:2 split decision in the 48-51kg category. Meanwhile, Parthvi Grehwal (Rajasthan) delivered a commanding performance, sealing her bout with an RSC (Referee Stopped Contest) win, further reinforcing her rising status in Indian boxing.
