India’s boxing stars are gearing up for the Times of India Sports Awards (TOISA) 2024, happening on February 22 in Lucknow. These talented athletes have made their mark on the international scene and are nominated for top honors in both men’s and women’s categories.
The jury for the awards includes renowned sports figures like Anju Bobby George, Yogeshwar Dutt, and Mary Kom, who bring a wealth of experience to the panel.
Let’s take a look at the boxers nominated for Boxer of the Year:
Men’s Nominees
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Nishant Dev
Date of Birth: December 23, 2000
From: Karnal, Haryana
Achievements: Quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics in the Men’s 71kg class. He advanced by defeating Jose Rodriguez Tenorio but fell to Marco Verde from Mexico. -
Amit Panghal
Date of Birth: October 16, 1995
From: Mayna, Rohtak, Haryana
Achievements: Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics in the Men’s 51kg class. Despite his impressive career, he faced disappointment in Paris, losing to Zambia’s Patrick Chinyemba in the first round.
Women’s Nominees
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Lovlina Borgohain
Date of Birth: October 2, 1997
From: Baromukhia, Assam
Achievements: Quarterfinals at the Paris Olympics in the Women’s 75kg class. Lovlina, who won a bronze medal in the 2020 Olympics, started strong but lost to China’s Li Qian. -
Preeti Pawar
Date of Birth: October 23, 2003
From: Bhiwani, Haryana
Achievements: Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics in the Women’s 54kg class. Preeti had a promising start by defeating Vietnam’s Vo Thi Kim Anh but was eliminated by Colombia’s Yeni Marcela Arias. -
Nikhat Zareen
Date of Birth: June 14, 1996
From: Nizamabad, Telangana
Achievements: Round of 16 at the Paris Olympics in the Women’s 50kg class. Nikhat, a two-time world champion, won her first bout but lost by a unanimous decision in the next round to Wu Yu from China.
These athletes have shown incredible resilience and talent on the global stage. As the awards night approaches, fans eagerly await to see who will take home the coveted titles!
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