India Win 12 Medals, Including Eight Golds, at Usti nad Labem Grand Prix 2026 in Czechia

India enjoyed one of its finest international boxing campaigns of the year, finishing with an impressive 12 medals, including eight gold, three silver and one bronze, at the 56th Usti nad Labem Grand Prix in Czechia. 

The outstanding performance against a quality international field underlined the country's growing strength across both the men's and women's divisions and provided a major confidence boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Leading the charge were Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain, reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, and several other Indian boxers who delivered dominant displays in their respective finals to ensure India topped the medal standings with an exceptional haul.

India’s women’s team was particularly impressive, converting four of its five entries into gold medals while also securing one silver. Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain once again showcased her class in the women’s 75kg category. Facing Italy’s Melissa Gemini in the gold medal bout, Lovlina controlled proceedings from start to finish and earned a comprehensive 5-0 unanimous decision victory, reaffirming her position among the world’s elite.

Reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar continued her excellent run of form by defeating France’s Jeyssa Marcel 5-0 in the women’s 54kg final. Her commanding display demonstrated technical superiority and composure, adding another prestigious international title to her growing résumé.

India’s success continued through Sakshi, who outboxed France’s Mayssoun Bourega in the 51kg final by another unanimous 5-0 verdict, while Priya secured gold in the women’s 60kg category with a dominant performance against home favourite Barbora Maxova of Czechia.

The only Indian woman not to win gold was Parveen, who nonetheless finished with an excellent silver medal in the 65kg division after reaching the final. Collectively, the women’s squad delivered one of the strongest performances by an Indian team in recent international competition.

The Indian men’s team mirrored the women’s success by claiming four gold medals of their own. Jadumani Singh Mandengbam emerged victorious in the 55kg category after defeating England’s Abdul Burton 4-1 in the final. His disciplined approach and effective counterattacking proved decisive in securing the title.

In the 60kg division, Sachin produced one of the most convincing performances of the tournament, registering a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Hungary’s Veres Rohland.

Another dominant display came from Ankush, who outclassed Czech Republic’s Florian Daniel 5-0 in the 80kg final to add another gold medal to India’s tally.

The heavyweight final produced one of the closest contests involving an Indian boxer, but Narender held his nerve to edge Armenia’s Davit Chaloyan 3-2, ensuring India collected its eighth gold medal of the competition.

India’s medal count was further boosted by silver medals from Aditya Pratap Yadav in the men’s 65kg category and Kapil Pokhariya in the 90kg division. Both boxers reached their respective finals before narrowly missing out on gold. Meanwhile, Sumit Kundu earned a bronze medal in the men’s 70kg category after progressing to the semifinals, adding another podium finish to India’s remarkable overall performance.

The combined efforts across weight categories reflected the impressive depth currently present in Indian boxing.

Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh congratulated the athletes on their outstanding achievements, describing the medal haul as evidence of the dedication and fighting spirit shown by the team. He paid particular tribute to the women’s contingent, whose four gold medals and one silver from just five participants represented one of the highlights of the tournament.

Ajay Singh also congratulated the boxers on securing selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, expressing confidence that the momentum generated in Czechia would carry into future international competitions.

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The Usti nad Labem Grand Prix is regarded as one of Europe’s oldest and most respected boxing tournaments, attracting strong international competition every year. For India, the event served as an important benchmark ahead of the Commonwealth Games and other major championships later in the season. The consistent success against experienced European opponents provides encouraging evidence that Indian boxers are peaking at the right time.

The performances of established stars such as Lovlina Borgohain and emerging talents including Jadumani Singh and Sachin also indicate that India possesses both experience and depth across multiple weight divisions.

Finishing with eight gold medals, three silvers and one bronze represents far more than just an impressive medal tally—it is a statement about the current strength of Indian boxing.

The women’s team demonstrated exceptional consistency, while the men matched their achievements with dominant displays of their own. Across the finals, Indian boxers repeatedly imposed themselves through superior technique, ring awareness and tactical discipline.

As preparations intensify for the Commonwealth Games 2026 and other major international events, the performances in Czechia will provide immense confidence. With established champions continuing to deliver and younger athletes stepping onto the podium, Indian boxing appears to be entering another promising phase.

The 12-medal haul at the Usti nad Labem Grand Prix stands as one of the nation’s best collective performances of the season and reinforces India’s status as an emerging force on the global boxing stage.