National Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani wins record 10th title; Nikhat, Lovlina, Jadumani win gold
At the Elite Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, on 10 January 2026, Pooja Rani won a record 10th national title (80kg), while Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) also won gold.
Summary
The Elite Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships finals were held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, on 10 January 2026. Pooja Rani (Haryana) won a record 10th national title in the 80kg category, Nikhat Zareen (Telangana) beat Nitu Ghanghas in 51kg, Lovlina Borgohain (Assam) beat Sanamacha Chanu 5-0 in 75kg and Minakshi Hooda retained her 48kg title. In the men's section, Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) boxers dominated, with 21-year-old Jadumani Singh winning his first senior national title in 55kg.
Key facts
- Event
- Elite Men's and Women's National Boxing Championships — finals
- Venue, date
- Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida (UP), 10 January 2026
- Record
- Pooja Rani — 10th national title (80kg)
- Women's golds
- Nikhat Zareen 51kg; Lovlina Borgohain 75kg; Minakshi Hooda 48kg
- Men
- SSCB dominant; Jadumani Singh's first senior title (55kg)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which boxer won a record 10th national title at the National Boxing Championships in Greater Noida in January 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Pooja Rani
The Hindu and Sportstar: Pooja Rani won a record 10th national title in the 80kg category.
Consider the following results from the National Boxing Championships finals on 10 January 2026: 1. Nikhat Zareen won the 51kg gold by beating Nitu Ghanghas. 2. Lovlina Borgohain won gold in the 60kg category. 3. The finals were held at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
The Hindu and Sportstar: statements 1 and 3 are correct; Lovlina won the 75kg title, not 60kg.