New Delhi, Mar 6 (UNI) The 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship, set to be held at Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida from March 21 to 27, will serve as a key event in India’s Olympic preparation cycle, providing a crucial platform for identifying and grooming future champions.
Organised in association with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship will be conducted under the competition guidelines of World Boxing and the Boxing Federation of India (BFI). The event will feature around 300 top women boxers from across the country.
The competition is open to boxers born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2005. Each state unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers. The deadline for entry by numbers is March 10, while final name confirmation must be completed by March 15.
The championship will officially begin with the arrival of participants on March 20, followed by the draw and technical meeting. The opening rounds will take place from March 21 to 24, leading up to the quarter-finals on March 25, semi-finals on March 26, and the grand finale on March 27.
As the first national-level event in the new Olympic preparation cycle, the championship will play a pivotal role in shaping India’s future boxing stars. It will provide a competitive platform for elite boxers and contribute to the selection and development of athletes for international competitions over the next three years.
The matches will follow a three-round format, with each round lasting three minutes and a one-minute rest interval. The ten-point must-scoring system will be used in accordance with the World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules. Additionally, daily weigh-ins will be conducted for the boxers.
More than 100 coaches and support staff will be present at the event, alongside 60 technical officials who will oversee the smooth conduct of the competition.
The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) enters the tournament as the defending champion, having secured five gold medals, one silver, and two bronze medals in the previous edition. Haryana, which finished second last time, bagged seven medals, including three golds, three silvers, and one bronze.
With the stakes high and India’s top boxing talents in action, the championship promises to be a thrilling contest, paving the way for future champions.
