BOXING
As many as 300 pugilists will compete for glory at the 8th Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship in Greater Noida from March 21-27.
Held under the World Boxing and Boxing Federation of India (BFI) competition guidelines, the championship is open to boxers born between January 1, 1984, and December 31, 2005.
Each state unit can field a maximum of 10 boxers, with entries by numbers closing on March 10 and final name confirmation due by March 15.
The action officially begins on March 20 with the arrivals, draw, and technical meeting.
The opening rounds will take place from March 21 to 24, followed by the quarterfinals on March 25 and the semifinals on March 26, leading up to the finals on March 27.
The tournament will follow a three-round format, with each bout consisting of three-minute rounds with a one-minute rest period. The ten-point must-scoring system will be in place, and all matches will adhere to World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules.
Boxers will also be required to undergo a daily weigh-in throughout the competition.
Defending champion Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) will be looking to retain its title after a dominant performance in the previous edition, where it clinched five gold medals, one silver, and two bronzes.
-PTI
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