Indian Boxers Secure Spots for Commonwealth and Asian Games
Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, Jadumani Singh Seal CWG, Asian Games Quota
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Lovlina Borgohain, Sakshi Chaudhary, and several others have secured their places for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games following intense selection trials in Patiala. The events will take place in Glasgow and Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, respectively, with boxers navigating weight-category changes to qualify.
- 01Sakshi Chaudhary defeated reigning world champion Minakshi Hooda 5-0 to secure the 51kg spot, marking her second consecutive victory over a world champion.
- 02Lovlina Borgohain won the 75kg final against Sanamacha Chanu with a dominant 5-0 score.
- 03Parveen Hooda narrowly edged out Saneh in a split-decision 3-2 victory to qualify for the 65kg category.
- 04Narender Berwal, the only Indian male boxer to medal at the last Asian Games, won the 90kg final against Sawan.
- 05The trials were marked by a shift back to traditional selection methods after the suspension of an assessment-based system by the Sports Authority of India.
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The final day of boxing selection trials in Patiala saw Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Sakshi Chaudhary among several boxers secure their spots for the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. Sakshi's impressive performance included a decisive 5-0 victory over reigning world champion Minakshi Hooda, showcasing her resilience after previously missing out on the Asian Championships. Lovlina dominated her final, defeating Sanamacha Chanu with a similar score. Other notable qualifiers include Parveen Hooda, who won a tense 3-2 split-decision against Saneh in the 65kg category, and Narender Berwal, who triumphed in the 90kg final. The trials were complicated by weight-category changes, as boxers sought to fit into limited classes. This selection process followed the suspension of a controversial assessment-based system by the Sports Authority of India, reverting to traditional trials. The confirmed participants reflect a mix of seasoned competitors and newcomers, all eager to represent India on international stages.
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The successful trials will boost the morale of Indian boxing, encouraging more participation in the sport at the grassroots level.
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