Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Nieva Says Asian Games Success Puts Indian Boxing on Track
India’s women boxers had their best Asian Games result so far.
They won two gold medals and one silver.
India also finished first in the women’s boxing medal table.
Coach Santiago Nieva said the team has made progress, but boxers still need to stay focused for every round.
He wants them to adjust their speed and tactics to suit each opponent.
He praised Parveen for boxing with better distance and patience.
He also said Lovlina’s gold could help her feel more confident.
Next year, the World Championships will be an important test because they will offer the first places for the Los Angeles Olympics.
India won two gold medals and one silver in women’s boxing at the Asian Games, its best result in the event.
India topped the women’s boxing medal table and finished first in the overall boxing standings with three gold and three bronze medals.
Coach Santiago Nieva said boxers must control all nine minutes, adapt to different opponents and manage pace and distance.
Nieva praised Parveen’s improved distance management and Lovlina’s gold as a confidence boost after a difficult period.
Nieva said India has the level to pursue qualification at next year’s World Championships, which will offer the first Los Angeles Olympics quotas.
- Who
- India’s women boxers and their head coach, Santiago Nieva.
- What
- India won two gold medals and one silver in women’s boxing at the Asian Games, its best result in the event.
- When
- At the Asian Games; the interview also discusses next year’s World Championships.
- Where
- The Asian Games were held in Japan.
- Why
- Nieva said the results show India is on the right track, while stressing the need to improve tactical control and adaptability.
- Women’s Asian Games medals
- Two gold and one silver
- Overall Indian boxing medals
- Three gold and three bronze
- Women’s boxing standing
- India topped the medal table
- Coach
- Santiago Nieva
- Key technical focus
- Control the full nine-minute bout and adapt pace, distance and tactics
- Next major target
- World Championships next year, the first competition offering Los Angeles Olympics quotas