Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Indian Women Boxers Aim High for Commonwealth Games
The Indian women's boxing team is preparing for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Their coach, Santiago Nieva, is confident that every boxer has the potential to win gold.
The team has performed well in recent tournaments, winning medals in World Cups, World Championships, and Asian Championships.
In the previous Commonwealth Games, they won three medals: two golds and one bronze.
The coach acknowledges the strong competition from countries like England, Ireland, and Australia but believes the team can perform as well as or better than before.
The Games will also serve as an important benchmark for the Asian Games and the Olympic qualification cycle.
One of the notable boxers, Lovlina Borgohain, is aiming to win a major medal.
The coach is working on improving her offensive boxing and ring control.
Overall, the team is well-prepared and up to the challenge.
Indian women boxers aim to win gold at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
The team has shown strong performances in recent international tournaments.
Previous Commonwealth Games saw the team win three medals: two golds and one bronze.
The coach acknowledges tough competition but believes the team can perform well.
Lovlina Borgohain is focusing on improving her offensive boxing and ring control.
- Who
- Indian women boxers and their coach Santiago Nieva
- What
- Preparation and expectations for the Commonwealth Games
- When
- Commonwealth Games start on July 23, with boxing action beginning on July 24
- Where
- Glasgow
- Why
- To better their medal haul from the previous Commonwealth Games and serve as a benchmark for future events
Optimistic Outlook
Realistic Challenges
Team Potential
Optimistic Outlook
The team has shown strong performances in recent tournaments, with many boxers winning gold or silver, indicating high potential for success.
Realistic Challenges
Despite strong performances, the team faces tough competition from countries like England, Ireland, and Australia.
Performance Expectations
Optimistic Outlook
The coach aims for gold medals and sees the Commonwealth Games as a benchmark for future events like the Asian Games and Olympic qualifications.
Realistic Challenges
The coach acknowledges that competitive sports require winning, and not all performances will lead to medals.
Lovlina Borgohain's Performance
Optimistic Outlook
Lovlina has the potential to win a major medal, and the coach is working on improving her offensive boxing and ring control.
Realistic Challenges
Lovlina's performance has seen a drop since moving up to the 75kg weight class, except for her world championship title and Asian Games silver.
- Head Coach
- Santiago Nieva
- Previous Commonwealth Games Medals
- 3 medals (2 gold, 1 bronze)
- Upcoming Commonwealth Games Location
- Glasgow
- Commonwealth Games Start Date
- July 23
- Boxing Action Start Date
- July 24
- Key Competitors
- England, Ireland, Australia
- Notable Boxer
- Lovlina Borgohain
- Lovlina's Weight Class
- 75kg