9th Elite Men’s & Women’s National

Update : 9th Elite Men’s & Women’s National Championships

The 9th Elite Men & Women National Boxing Championship, earlier scheduled from 31st December 2025 to 6th January 2026 at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, has been rescheduled.

In light of the pollution control measures mandated by the Government and effective until 31st December 2025, the Championship will now be held from
4th January to 10th January 2026, at the same venue.

All other arrangements remain unchanged. Further updates will be shared in due course.

Speaking on the occasion, BFI President, Mr Ajay Singh, said, “Strong systems are the backbone of long-term success, and the National Championships are where that system truly begins. This stage creates opportunity, reveals talent, and gives every boxer a fair pathway into the national camp. Our recent success at the World Boxing Cup Finals proved how powerful this can be. As we prepare for the challenges ahead, these championships will be crucial in identifying and preparing the athletes who can carry our hopes forward.”

Many of India’s brightest World Boxing Cup Finals stars began their ascent at the previous Nationals. Sachin Siwach and Hitesh Gulia, who struck gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, were National Champions first. Minakshi and Jaismine, now the reigning World Champions, also made their early statements at these very Championships. With the international calendar moving toward the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle, the Nationals once again become the gateway to India’s elite programme.

Services enter as the defending Men’s National Champions, while Railways will look to retain the Women’s Team Championship title.

ENDS