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Indian boxers win 12 medals in Czechia

India's Commonwealth Games-bound boxing contingent delivered a dominant performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem Invitational Tournament in Czechia, finishing with an impressive haul of 12 medals, including eight gold, three silver, and one bronze.

News Arena Network - New Delhi - UPDATED: June 21, 2026, 05:07 PM - 2 min read

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The stellar showing underlined the team's strong preparations ahead of upcoming international assignments and reaffirmed India's growing stature in world boxing.


The Indian women's team led the charge with an outstanding campaign, securing four gold medals and one silver from its five-member squad. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) once again showcased her class and experience, clinching the gold medal with a commanding 5-0 victory over Italy's Melissa Gemini in the final.


Reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg) continued her fine form by outclassing France's Jeyssa Marcel in a one-sided contest, earning a unanimous 5-0 decision to claim the top spot on the podium. Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) also produced a flawless display, defeating France's Mayssoun Bourega by the same margin to secure gold. Priya Ghanghas (60kg) completed the women's golden quartet with a dominant performance against Czechia's Barbora Maxova, delighting the Indian camp with another emphatic victory.


Parveen Hooda (65kg) added to the team's medal tally by winning silver, ensuring that every member of the women's squad returned home with a medal.

 

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The men's team matched the women's success by capturing four gold medals across different weight categories. Jadumani Singh (55kg) emerged victorious after defeating England's Abdul Burton 4-1 in a competitive final. Sachin (60kg) produced one of the most convincing performances of the tournament, registering a comprehensive 5-0 win over Hungary's Veres Rohland to claim gold.


Ankush (80kg) was equally impressive, overpowering Czech Republic's Florian Daniel with a unanimous 5-0 verdict in the final. In the heavyweight division, Narender (+90kg) displayed tremendous determination and composure to edge past Armenia's Davit Chaloyan 3-2 in a closely contested bout, securing India's eighth gold medal of the competition.


India's medal tally was further boosted by silver medals from Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg) and Kapil Pokhariya (90kg), both of whom fought hard but narrowly missed out on gold in their respective title bouts. Sumit Kundu (70kg) contributed a bronze medal after reaching the semifinal stage of his category.


The team's overall performance reflected India's depth of talent and strong bench strength across weight divisions. Winning 12 medals, including eight golds, against quality international opposition highlighted the boxers' readiness for future challenges and provided a significant confidence boost ahead of the Commonwealth Games and other major international tournaments.


With experienced stars such as Lovlina Borgohain leading from the front and several young boxers stepping up with medal-winning performances, India concluded the tournament as one of the standout nations, sending a strong message to rivals on the global boxing circuit.

 

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