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FILE IMAGE: Santiago Nieva is the Indian women's boxing head coach. (Express photo by Jasbir Malhi)

Santiago Nieva interview: ‘You need to make sure that the programme is strong enough that if one or two of your stronger boxers fail, others can step up’

December 03, 2025 10:09 am

On his return to India as women’s boxing head coach, Santiago Nieva talks about his blueprint for the 2028 Olympics and how the team can rebound after being medal-less at Paris 2024

Santiago Nieva was appointed as the head coach of the Indian women’s national boxing team. (PHOTO: BFI)

Santiago Nieva returns as head coach of Indian women’s national boxing team

November 28, 2025 12:15 pm

It was in Santiago's time as High Performance Director of Indian boxing that Lovlina Borgohain had claimed a historic Tokyo Olympics bronze medal while Amit Panghal had won a historic silver at the 2019 World Championships besides becoming the world number one.

Preeti in action vs Uktamova Nigina in the World Boxing Cup Finals Greater Noida, 2025 at Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex. (PHOTO: BFI)

World Boxing Cup Finals: Preeti Pawar makes winning return, armed with sharp counterattacks and improved defensive movements

November 16, 2025 9:57 pm

In her comeback quest, Preeti worked on improving her stamina, sparring for five rounds instead of three. Her work was visible in the bout as she used crisp combinations and controlled the contest throughout with her quick feet.

Now with a gold, Jaismine carries a similar target on her back that boxers like Nikhat and Lovlina have had to deal with for years. (Photo: World Boxing)

Jaismine Lamboriya interview: 'Paris ka Paris mein beh gayaa... Knew needed to improve, returned to training in 10 days'

September 16, 2025 12:18 pm

In an interview to The Indian Express, Lamboriya talks about winning the Worlds title, what she learnt from the Paris Olympics, carrying the legacy of Captain Hawa Singh, her paternal great-granduncle, and the dream to win the Olympic title at Los Angeles in 2028.

Jaismine Lamboriya defeated Poland's Julia Szeremeta to win World Boxing Championship in 57kg category. (Photo: World Boxing)

How Jaismine Lamboriya added power and bite to her punches to become World Champion: Sparring with men, extra strength sessions

September 14, 2025 11:35 pm

The talented Indian defeated Poland's Julia Szeremeta at Liverpool to take the 57 kg crown after hitting the training ring, just a week past her Paris Olympics ouster.

World Boxing Championships: Jaismine shows the full spectrum of her skills to reach gold medal bout, Nupur also wins her semifinal

September 13, 2025 11:07 am

World Boxing Championships: Jaismine punches her way into the gold medal bout, showing the full spectrum of her skills

Pooja Rani with the Indian entourage. Credit: Boxing Federation of India

Boxing World Championships medallist Pooja Rani's journey: How 34-year-old came back from a hand burn after a firecracker explosion

September 11, 2025 10:35 pm

Undeterred by loss at Tokyo Olympics, Pooja Rani – the Neemriwali (Bhiwani) boxer – finally nails down a World's medal in a happy 80kg category.

Boxer Abhinash Jamwal in action during Boxing World Cup. (BFI)

Abhinash Jamwal emerges from Shiva Thapa’s shadow after silver at Boxing World Cup

April 09, 2025 12:40 am

Playing in the same category in the 2024 Paris Olympics cycle as Thapa, Abhinash has been around the National camp since 2022 after winning his second nationals medal.

Anamika after winning her third national title at the 8th women's Nationals. (BFI)

Boxing Nationals: Anamika makes a name for herself with consecutive titles, armed with valuable training stint in Uzbekistan

March 27, 2025 10:40 pm

Anamika usually faces taller boxers than her, and she has built her game around that, turning it into an advantage. She was impressive on her way to gold at the boxing nationals.

Anamika Hooda (RSPB) with Nikhat Zareen (World Champion).

Boxing: Women's nationals kicks off in absence of big names

March 22, 2025 8:33 am

World champion Nikhat Zareen gives the competition a miss since her season is yet to start while Tokyo Olympics medallist Lovlina Borgohain could not participate due to infighting in the federation.

INDIAN BOXING VIDEOS

WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental super middleweight champion Vijender Singh to spread wings to USA

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

Indian Boxing star Vijender Singh will be making his US debut next year under the Top Rank banner. The 2008 Olympic bronze-medallist has signed a multi-year deal with legendary businessman Bob Arum.