In a dazzling display of pugilistic prowess, Indian boxers stormed to victory across multiple categories on the first day of Boxam Elite International 2026 in Spain. Over 200 athletes from 21 countries clashed in the elite tournament, but India’s contingent stole the spotlight with a near-perfect record.
Leading the charge were World Boxing Cup champion Hitesh Gulia in 70kg and Preeti in 54kg elite women’s. Hitesh’s 5-0 rout of Dutch fighter Finn Bos was a masterclass in composure—calm counters and superior footwork neutralized every threat. Preeti, not to be outdone, blanked Kazakhstan’s Aliyaskar Symbat 5-0, her aggressive flurries and defensive poise proving insurmountable.
India’s women continued the surge: Prachi (57kg) and Priya (60kg) notched 5-0 triumphs over Spain’s Vanessa Morel Ramirez and Canada’s Alescia Mansueto, respectively. Kajal (65kg) grinded out a 4-1 win against Kazakhstan’s Asem Tanatar, her resilience shining through.
The men delivered equally. In 60kg, Sachin overwhelmed Spain’s Brandon Alejandro 5-0, and Mohammad Husamuddin topped Denmark’s Mathias Mehmet Buyukdemir 4-1. Abhinav Jamwal (65kg) dominated Denmark’s Khalid Usman 5-0, Deepak (70kg) beat Belgium’s Hornel Aitevi 4-1, while Akash (75kg) and Ankush (80kg) advanced with 4-1 verdicts. Only Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg) bowed out 1-4 to England’s Joe Turner.
These results paint a promising picture for India’s medal haul. As the tournament progresses, expect this momentum to fuel deeper runs and potential golds in the elite divisions.
