India at Hangzhou Asian Games 2023: Boxing schedule, squad, live streaming details

Published at :September 18, 2023 at 10:33 PM

Modified at :January 25, 2024 at 3:44 AM

(Courtesy : Olympics.com/NorthEast Now/News 18)

Since the inaugural event, India has won 57 medals including 9 gold medals

A 13-member Indian boxing team, led by world champions Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain, is gearing up for the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, from September 23rd to October 8th. The boxing events commence on September 24 and run until October 5th, featuring medals in all 13 Olympic weight divisions -seven men’s and six women’s.

The quadrennial event holds particular importance as it serves as a qualifier for the Paris 2024 Olympics, with the International Olympic Committee determining quotas on October 9th. Each weight category can secure only one quota per country.

Nikhat Zareen, a history-maker with multiple gold medals at the world boxing championships and a Commonwealth Games gold, will compete in the women’s 50kg. Lovlina Borgohain, a Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medalist and reigning world champion, joins in the middleweight category. Notable exclusions include Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora, both gold medalists at the world championships.

In the men’s division, Shiva Thapa leads the Indian squad in Amit Panghal’s absence. The team also includes world championships bronze medalists Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev, although Mohammad Hussamuddin is sidelined due to an injury. India aims to build on its past Asian Games success in boxing, having secured one gold and a bronze at the 2018 Jakarta Games.

Boxing has been an integral part of the Asian Games program since 1954, with India amassing 57 medals, including nine golds, over the years.

Indian Boxing squad for Hangzhou Asian Games 2023

Women’s: Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Preeti Pawar (54kg), Parveen Hooda (57kg), Jaismine Lamboria (60kg), Arundhati Chaudhary (66kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg)

Men’s: Deepak Bhoria (51kg), Sachin Siwach (57kg), Shiva Thapa (63.5kg), Nishant Dev (71kg), Lakshya Chahar (80kg), Sanjeet (92kg), Narender Berwal (+92kg)

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Schedule (IST)

September 24, Sunday

Preliminary women’s 50kg, women’s 54kg, women’s 60kg, men’s 63.5kg, men’s 80kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 50kg, women’s 54kg, women’s 57kg, men’s 63.5kg, men’s 80kg, men’s 92kg 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

September 25, Monday

Preliminary women’s 66kg, men’s 51kg, men’s 71kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 66kg, men’s 51kg, men’s 71kg 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

September 26, Tuesday

Preliminary women’s 75kg, men’s 57kg, men’s +92kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 75kg, men’s 57kg, men’s +92kg 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM

September 27, Wednesday

Preliminary women’s 50kg, men’s 63.5kg, men’s 92kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 50kg, men’s 63.5kg, men’s 92kg 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

September 28, Thursday

Preliminary women’s 60kg, men’s 51kg, men’s 71kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 60kg, men’s 51kg, men’s 71kg 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

September 29, Friday

Preliminary women’s 50kg, men’s 57kg, men’s 80kg, men’s 92kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PMS
Preliminary women’s 50kg, men’s 57kg, men’s 80kg, men’s 92kg 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

September 30, Saturday

Preliminary women’s 54kg, women’s 75kg, men’s 57kg, men’s 71kg 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Preliminary women’s 54kg, women’s 75kg, men’s 57kg, men’s 71kg 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Where and how to watch live telecast and streaming of Hangzhou Asian Games 2023 in India?

Live telecast of Asian Games 2023 will be available on Sony Sports Ten 2, 3, 4, 5 SD/HD channels. The live streaming will be available on the Sony Liv website and app.