Mongolian Dreams! Lovlina Borgohain, Nikhat Zareen To Lead India At Asian Boxing Championships

Last Updated:February 28, 2026, 12:55 IST

World Boxing Cup Final and Boxam Championship gold medallist Sachin leads the team in the men’s category.

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the 20-member Indian team at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11.

The squad was finalised after an intensive month-long evaluation process, with players joining the ongoing national camp in Patiala following the National Championships in January.

According to the selection policy, finalists at the Asian Boxing Championships in the approved weight categories for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will earn direct entries for these multi-sport events.

This continental championship is crucial as it offers both a medal opportunity and a key qualification pathway for the upcoming multi-sport events.

Lovlina (75kg), who recently won gold at the Boxam Elite Championship in Spain, will lead the women’s squad along with Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Priya (60kg), all of whom also secured gold in Spain and have shown consistent form.

They will be joined by reigning world champions Minakshi (48kg) and Jaismine (57kg).

Other categories include World Boxing Cup Final gold medallist Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), and Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg), completing a well-rounded squad that blends experience with emerging talent.

In the men’s category, World Boxing Cup Final and Boxam Championship gold medallist Sachin (60kg) leads the team.

He is joined by Akash (75kg), who also won gold in Spain, alongside silver medallist Deepak (70kg) and Ankush (80kg).

The squad also includes Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), who won bronze in Spain and silver at the World Boxing Finals.

Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg), and Narender (90+kg) complete the line-up.

The Asian Championships are a true test of quality and consistency. Our focus has been on selecting boxers who have shown form, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure. We are confident this group can compete strongly against the best in Asia, said BFI President Ajay Singh.

The evaluations were conducted under the supervision of head coaches Santiago Nieva (Women) and CA Kuttappa (Men), with support staff closely monitoring preparations in camp.

The team heads into the tournament after winning nine gold medals at the Boxam Elite in Spain, the highest among participating nations, and securing consistent top-three finishes at the World Championships and World Boxing Cup.

Indian Squad for Asian Boxing Championships

Men: Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Deepak (70kg), Akash (75kg), Ankush (80kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg), Narender (90+kg).

Women: Minakshi (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Preeti (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), Priya (60kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg).

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