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World Boxing Cup Finals: India began its campaign strongly at the BOXAM Elite International 2026, showcasing a series of impressive performances on the first day of this prestigious event, which features 214 boxers representing 21 countries.

Leading the Indian team were World Boxing Cup Finals champions Hitesh Gulia (70kg) and Preeti (54kg), both securing convincing wins as India achieved victories in several weight classes.

Hitesh dominated the elite men’s 70kg match, defeating Finn Bos of the Netherlands with a clear 5:0 victory. Calm, precise, and strategic, the Indian displayed his signature ring intelligence and timing to control the match from beginning to end. Earlier, Preeti established her dominance in the elite women’s 54kg division with a precise 5:0 win over Kazakhstan’s Aliaskar Symbat, blending sharp combinations with disciplined defense to thoroughly outmatch her opponent.