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India Assured of 19 Medals as Nitu, Preeti Lead Boxam Elite Surge in Spain

Under new head coach Santiago Nieva, the women have secured 12 podiums, with seven men into the semifinals.

Overview

  • Nitu Ghanghas cruised past Canada’s McKenzie Wright 5:0 to reach the last four, as Preeti Pawar forced a Round 3 abandonment against Spain’s Maria Gonzalez.
  • Jadumani Singh dominated Peng Chia-Feng 5:0, Mohammed Hussam Uddin beat Ukraine’s Ali Dahly by unanimous decision, Sachin edged Aider Abduraimov 3:2, and Akash won 4:1 over Jose Luis Canero.
  • Poonam delivered a 5:0 over Thailand’s Natnicha Chongprongklang, Priya and Pranjal posted unanimous wins, and Kajal prevailed 4:1 to bolster India’s medal count.
  • The tournament in La Nucía features 214 boxers from 21 countries and is now progressing into the semifinal stage.
  • India’s surge follows earlier 5:0 victories by Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and World Boxing Cup champion Hitesh Gulia, who set the tone on Days 1–2.