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BFI Names Santiago Nieva Head Coach of India’s Women’s Boxing Team

The reported three-year assignment targets LA 2028 with a December start at NIS Patiala.

Overview

  • India’s boxing federation confirmed Nieva’s return to lead the elite women’s national squad.
  • A three-year term covering the Los Angeles 2028 cycle is reported, with his arrival expected in December at NIS Patiala.
  • Nieva signaled an early review of selection policy and a step-by-step consolidation of high‑performance systems.
  • He framed the goal as going beyond India’s past single Olympic bronze in women’s boxing after a medalless Paris 2024.
  • Recent momentum includes a dominant World Boxing Cup Finals haul, while former head coach D Chandralal remains on staff and Nieva brings prior India and Boxing Australia experience.