India's boxing chief eyes early LA 2028 Olympics qualification after strong 2026 season

India's boxing federation head Santiago Nieva is targeting early qualification for Indian boxers to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, riding on the momentum of a strong 2026 season.

India's women pugilists wrapped up the year with impressive performances, securing six medals at the Commonwealth Games and three medals at the Asian Games. These victories have positioned the country's boxing contingent well for the upcoming Olympic qualifiers.