On day three of the Boxam Elite International 2026 in La Nucia, Spain, India’s boxers unleashed a medal-securing frenzy, confirming 19 finishes while Neetu, Preeti, and Jadumani lit up the ring en route to semifinals.
Fresh off a commanding 5:0 rout of Canada’s Mackenzie Wright, Neetu (51kg) advances to the semifinals with poise and power. Preeti (54kg) mirrored the success, overwhelming Spain’s Maria Gonzalez to clinch a decisive early victory.
Jadumani Singh (55kg) dazzled in men’s competition, thrashing Chinese Taipei’s Peng Chia-feng 5:0. New coach Santiago Nieva’s women’s team boasts 12 secured medals; the men add seven more as semifinals loom.
Poonam’s 5:0 mastery over Thailand’s Natnicha Chongprongklang highlighted women’s prowess. Priya (60kg) unanimously bested Spain’s Laura Galano, Pranjal (65kg) toppled Czech Victoria Jilkova, and Kajal (65kg) outfought Kazakhstan’s Akbar Ichshanova 4:1.
Men’s highlights included Mohammad Husamuddin’s unanimous win over Ukraine’s Ali Dahli (60kg), Sachin’s tense 3:2 escape against Ader Abduraimov (60kg), and Akash’s 4:1 defeat of Spain’s Jose Luis Canero (75kg).
Pawan Bartwal’s valiant effort ended in a 2:3 loss to England’s Ellis Trobridge, with Avinash Jamwal succumbing to Ukraine’s Elvin Aliyev. India’s 19-medal lock paints a picture of dominance, fueling optimism for the Paris Olympic cycle and beyond.