In an impressive display, all seven Indian boxers who participated in the Seychelles National Day Boxing Tournament, held at the Paradise Arena in Mahe won medals, this also meant that India topped the medal tally.
Comprising medal-winners from recent Elite Nationals and National Combined Championships, the Indian contingent secured three gold, three silver, and one bronze medal.
In the gold medal bouts, Himanshu Sharma (50kg) was awarded a walkover, while Ashish Mudshaniya (55kg) claimed a well-earned 4:1 split decision. Gaurav Chauhan (90+kg) edged past his opponent in a tense final, sealing gold with a hard-earned 3:2 verdict.
The silver medallists—Anmol (60kg), Aditya Yadav (65kg), and Neeraj (75kg)—all fought their finals valiantly before going down by identical 2:3 split decisions, underlining the competitive quality of their performances. Kartik Dalal (70kg) added to India’s tally with a bronze.
This campaign is part of a broader shift in India’s boxing ecosystem, where international exposure is being extended beyond the top tier. Under the leadership of the BFI President–Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr. Ajay Singh, such invitational opportunities are being facilitated to ensure that even second- and third-line boxers gain valuable global experience.
This success follows India’s recent medal-winning performances at the Thailand Open and the World Boxing Cup in Brazil, highlighting the expanding talent pool across weight categories.
