10 months ago
Santiago Nieva Appointed Indian Women's Boxing Coach
Santiago Nieva, who used to be the High Performance Director for the Indian boxing team from 2017 to 2021, is back as the head coach of the Indian women's national boxing team.
He was appointed by the Boxing Federation of India.
During his previous time in India, some Indian boxers achieved great success, like Lovlina Borgohain winning a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics and Amit Panghal winning a silver medal at the 2019 World Championships.
Now, he is returning to India after four years to coach the women's team again.
The women's team has been doing well recently, winning many medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025.
Nieva's goal is to help the team win medals at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Santiago Nieva appointed as head coach of the Indian women's national boxing team by the Boxing Federation of India.
Previously served as High Performance Director from 2017 to 2021, with notable achievements including Lovlina Borgohain's Olympic bronze and Amit Panghal's World Championship silver.
Returns to India after a four-year absence to strengthen the women's programme and build sustained global competitiveness ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
The women's national team recently won seven gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025.
Nieva's appointment signals a strategic investment in long-term Olympic preparation, focusing on scientific training and advanced high-performance systems.
- Who
- Santiago Nieva
- What
- Appointed as head coach of the Indian women's national boxing team
- Where
- India
- When
- After a four-year absence
- Why
- To strengthen the women's programme and build sustained global competitiveness ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Strategic Investment
Coach Transition
Long-term Olympic Preparation
Strategic Investment
Nieva's appointment is a strategic investment in long-term Olympic preparation, focusing on scientific training and advanced high-performance systems.
Coach Transition
The transition from D Chandralal to Nieva as head coach may disrupt the team's current momentum and coaching continuity.
Key facts
- Coach
- Santiago Nieva
- Organization
- Boxing Federation of India (BFI)
- Previous Role
- High Performance Director (2017-2021)
- Notable Achievements
- Lovlina Borgohain's Olympic bronze, Amit Panghal's World Championship silver
- Return Duration
- After four years
- Current Team Success
- Seven gold, one silver, and two bronze medals at the World Boxing Cup Finals 2025
- Future Goal
- Aiming for medals at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Timeline
Tanwar brothers win semis, set for gold in Thailand Open.
India's gold rush in Thailand sparks call for training upgrade.
8 medals, 2 golds: India seeks external coaching boost.
Indian boxing team hires Santiago Nieva for expertise.
Nieva returns, eyes 2028 Olympic glory with women's team.
Quotes
Santiago Nieva
Newly-appointed head coach of the Indian women's boxing team and former high-performance director of Indian boxing
“The Indian women’s team is really strong and I think it’s important to win those Olympic medals that weren’t possible to secure in Paris.”
thehansindia.com
“So, I thought that with the potential there is with the women’s team and all those excellent boxers, I would like to contribute there so that we can make history in LA and go beyond a single bronze medal.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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