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    Elite Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Saweety, Lovlina, Nikhat enter finals
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    Elite Women’s Boxing: Nitu, Saweety, Lovlina, Nikhat Enter Finals

    By IANS News June 30, 2025 • 19:16 PM View: 532
    Youth World Champion Ankushita Boro: World Championships and Commonwealth Games gold medallist Nitu Ghanghas defeated Railways’ Manju Rani to enter the final in the 48kg category of the Elite Women’s Boxing Tournament here on Monday, setting up a title bout with Chanchal (SAI N). World Champion Saweety Boora also delivered a commanding performance in the 80kg semifinal, outclassing Babita Bisht of All India Police 5:0 at the Saroornagar Indoor Stadium here.

    Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 medallist Lovlina Borgohain cruised into the 75kg final after overpowering Sneha (Uttar Pradesh) via first-round stoppage (RSC). Earlier in the day, two-time World Champion Nikhat Zareen impressed once again on home turf, defeating V. Lakshaya with a clean 5:0 decision and setting up a 51kg final clash against Jyoti (RSPB).

    Organised by the Telangana Boxing Federation under the aegis of the Boxing Federation of India and the Sports Authority of Telangana, the tournament brings together top-tier names and emerging prospects from across the country. With 15 participating units - including 12 from the recent Elite Nationals, host Telangana, the SAI NCOE Combined team, and the TOPS Talent & Development squad - the competition is part of BFI’s ongoing initiative to refine the national pool and scout future stars.

    TAGS Nitu Ghanghas Saweety Boora Lovlina Borgohain Nikhat Zareen Elite Women Boxing Tournament World Championships Commonwealth Games Manju Rani World Champion Saweety Boora Babita Bisht All India Police Saroornagar Indoor Stadium Olympic Games
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