Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Lovlina Borgohain leads Indian team at Boxam International Tournament
Lovlina Borgohain, who won a bronze medal in the Olympics, will lead the Indian boxing team at the Boxam International Tournament in Spain.
The team has 33 members, including both men and women.
Some top boxers like Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda will not be part of this tournament.
They are either preparing for other competitions or recovering from injuries.
The team will be coached by Santiago Nieva, who was recently appointed as the women's head coach.
This tournament is important because it is the first international competition for India this year, which also includes big events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Lovlina Borgohain will lead the 33-member Indian team at the Boxam International Tournament in Spain.
Notable absentees include Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi Hooda, and Jaismine Lamboria due to preparation or injuries.
The tournament marks India's first international outing in a year that includes the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
Newly-appointed women's head coach Santiago Nieva will travel with the team for his first international assignment.
Mohammed Hussamuddin will return to international action after a prolonged injury layoff.
- Who
- Indian boxing team, including Lovlina Borgohain and Mohammed Hussamuddin
- What
- Participation in the Boxam International Tournament
- When
- Starting February 2
- Where
- La Nucia, Spain
- Why
- First international outing in a year packed with major events like the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games
- Tournament
- Boxam International Tournament
- Location
- La Nucia, Spain
- Start Date
- February 2
- Indian Team Size
- 33 members
- Notable Absentees
- Nikhat Zareen, Minakshi Hooda, Jaismine Lamboria
- Women's Head Coach
- Santiago Nieva
- Men's Key Player
- Mohammed Hussamuddin
- Women's Key Player
- Lovlina Borgohain