Alicante, Feb. 1 -- Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Olympian Pooja Rani will spearhead India's 33-member boxing contingent at the Boxam Elite International 2026, scheduled to begin in La Nucia, Alicante, Spain, on Tuesday.
World Boxing Cup Finals gold medallists Hitesh Gulia and Sachin Siwach have also been named in the squad, which features a mix of experienced international boxers and emerging talent, as per Olympics.com.
However, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) has opted out of the tournament to focus on her preparations for the upcoming Asian Championships, slated for late March and considered a key event in the Olympic qualification pathway.
Reigning world champions Minakshi Hooda (48kg) and Jaismine Lamboria (5...