In a major boost for Indian boxing, Preeti Pawar, Priya, Arundhati Chaudhary, and Sachin have been elevated to the TOPS core group following their exceptional showings at the Asian Boxing Elite Championships 2026. The decision came out of the 172nd Mission Olympic Cell meeting, highlighting the athletes’ gold and silver hauls from Ulaanbaatar.
The trio of Preeti in 54kg, Priya in 60kg, and Arundhati in 70kg dominated with golds, complemented by Sachin’s silver in 60kg. This inclusion reflects a thorough review of international performances, rankings, and growth trajectories by the MOC.
These boxers are now primed for high-stakes action: Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and Asian Games in Japan. Direct qualifications have been secured by Preeti, Priya, and Sachin for both, alongside Jasmine, under BFI guidelines. With key disciplines like shooting and wrestling missing from CWG 2026, boxing’s role in medal tallies is amplified.
Adding depth, Aditya, Deepak, and Harsh entered the TOPS development group, while Narendra stays in TAGG. Their quarterfinal and bronze efforts contributed to India’s impressive 16-medal tally—5-3-8. The development stream offers vital resources to bridge rising stars into elite contention, with the core now at seven, development at 25, and TAGG supporting one more. India’s pugilists are gearing up aggressively for global glory.
