Elite Boxing Nationals to be held in Noida from Dec 31

New Delhi: For the first time, the Elite senior nationals for men’s and women’s will be held simultaneously, bringing India’s top boxing talent under the same roof from December 31, 2025, to January 6, 2026, at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida.  Services enter as the defending Men’s National Champions, while Railways aim to retain the Women’s Team Championship title. The official draw will take place on December 30, marking the start of India’s next high-performance cycle.

“Units from across the country will compete across ten weight categories each for men and women, in full compliance with World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules. Each unit is permitted to field one boxer per category, with no reserves allowed. Eligible boxers must be born between January 1, 1985 and December 31, 2006,” Boxing Federation of India (BFI) said in a release.

All matches will follow the international competition format, consisting of three rounds of three minutes each, with one-minute rest periods and the 10-point must scoring system.

Speaking on the occasion, BFI chief Ajay Singh said, “Strong systems are the backbone of long-term success, and the National Championships are where that system truly begins. This stage creates opportunity, reveals talent, and gives every boxer a fair pathway into the national camp. IANS

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