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Jadumani Claims 55kg Crown as Nikhat and Lovlina Win Gold, Services Dominate

The finishes underscored a generational surge at the first joint nationals in Greater Noida.

Overview

  • World Cup medallist Jadumani Singh beat fellow Services boxer Pawan Bartwal to take the 55kg title after upsetting Amit Panghal in the semifinal and was named best male boxer.
  • Nikhat Zareen won the 51kg crown over Nitu Ghanghas by unanimous decision, while Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain secured the 75kg title against Sanamacha Chanu with a 5-0 verdict.
  • Mohammad Hussamuddin edged defending champion Sachin Siwach 3-2 for the 60kg gold after an initial announcement in Sachin’s favor was quickly corrected.
  • Minakshi Hooda clinched the 48kg title and Preeti Pawar won at 54kg to earn best female boxer honors, as Pooja Rani collected a 10th national gold and Aditya Pratap upset Abhinash Jamwal at 65kg.
  • The Services Sports Control Board topped the medals table with 12 golds, including nine in men’s events, at a combined men’s-women’s championships that drew about 600 boxers and featured occasional judging disputes.