India’s boxing contingent delivered a commanding performance at the Seychelles National Day Boxing Tournament 2025, with six pugilists securing spots in the finals, ensuring the nation a strong medal haul at the prestigious event held at the Paradise Arena in Mahe.
🥊 Dominant Semifinal Wins by Indian Boxers
- Aditya Pratap (65kg): The Uttar Pradesh boxer, a silver medallist at the National Combined Finals, impressed with a third-round RSC (Referee Stops Contest) win over local favorite Jovanie Bouzin.
- Neeraj (75kg): Also a National Combined silver medallist, Neeraj mirrored Pratap’s feat with an RSC victory in the second round.
- Himanshu Sharma (50kg): The former Belgrade Boxing champion from Haryana secured a 4-1 points win against Mathieu Soupprayen of Mauritius.
- Ashish Mudshaniya (55kg): The reigning National Combined champion from Uttar Pradesh continued his fine form with a 4-1 win over Guillaume Francis of Mauritius.
- Anmol (60kg): The Haryana boxer earned a composed 4-1 split decision against Dario Gabriel of Seychelles.
- Gaurav Chauhan (90+kg): The seasoned heavyweight from Services, a gold medallist at the 37th National Games, received a direct entry into the final.
🇮🇳 Medal Prospects and Team Outlook
India is now assured of multiple podium finishes, with the six finalists poised to convert their semifinal dominance into gold. The tournament has also served as a platform for emerging Indian talent to gain international exposure and build momentum ahead of upcoming continental championships.
Stay tuned for final results and medal celebrations from Mahe.
