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India Eyes Elusive Women's Boxing Gold at Asian Games
18 Sep
Summary
- Head coach Nieva confident in record-breaking Commonwealth performance.
- Elusive women's boxing gold is the primary target for India.
- Asian Games competition includes powerhouses Kazakhstan, China, Uzbekistan.
India's women's boxing team has set its sights on winning an elusive gold medal at the upcoming Asian Games. Head coach Santiago Nieva is drawing confidence from the team's record-breaking performance at the Commonwealth Games, where they secured 10 medals.
Despite this success, the Asian Games present a formidable challenge, with strong competition expected from powerhouses such as Kazakhstan, China, and Uzbekistan. Nieva acknowledged the difficulty but emphasized the team's strength and potential to reach the top of the podium, a feat not achieved by Indian women boxers since MC Mary Kom's 51kg title win in 2014.
Nieva described the current pool of Indian women boxers as the "best" the country has ever had, capable of competing effectively against diverse opponents across various continents. He highlighted that recent Asian Championships gold medalists Preeti Pawar and Priya Ghanghas are key contenders. Nieva also addressed the challenge posed by Chinese boxers, noting that while they are skilled, Indian athletes can defeat them by maintaining control in the ring, especially when fatigued or facing difficult opponents.
