Bhavna sharma

Former Youth World Champions Ankushita: Former Youth World Champions Ankushita Boro and Arundhati Choudhary were among the standout performers as the women’s final concluded at the inaugural BFI Cup 2025.

Ankushita (Assam) showcased her trademark aggression to edge Rajasthan’s Parthavi Grewal 3:2 in the (60–65kg) category, while Arundhati (Services) stamped her class in the (65–70kg) weight category with a commanding 5:0 win over Sneha (AIP). World Championships bronze medallist Parveen Hooda (SAI) also emerged victorious, defeating Priya (Haryana) 3:2 in (57–60kg) final as the Elite Women’s competition crowned its champions across all ten weight categories.

In an endeavour to provide upcoming boxers a platform to showcase their skills and established stars an opportunity to test their preparations, BFI will host the inaugural BFI Cup 2025 in Chennai from October 1–7, featuring competitions for both Elite Men and Women across 10 weight categories each, aligned with World Boxing standards. Gold and silver medallists from the event will earn a pathway into the Elite National Camp.