India showcased an outstanding performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem, a prestigious European Boxing Gold Tournament held in Czechia, securing a total of 12 medals. This impressive tally included eight gold, three silver, and one bronze, marking one of the nation's strongest showings on the international boxing stage this season.

The Indian women's boxing team was particularly remarkable, clinching four gold medals and one silver from just five participants. Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), reigning Asian champion Preeti Pawar (54kg), Sakshi (51kg), and Priya (60kg) all achieved gold through unanimous victories in their finals. Parveen (65kg) contributed a silver medal, rounding off a stellar performance by the women's squad.

The men's team mirrored the success of their female counterparts, also winning four gold medals. Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Ankush (80kg), and Narender (+90kg) emerged victorious in their respective weight categories.

Ajay Singh, President of the Boxing Federation of India, expressed his congratulations to the team, stating, "Kudos to all our medalists for their exceptional performance at the 56th Grand Prix Usti nad Labem. Securing eight gold and three silver medals against formidable international competition is a significant achievement that highlights the dedication and spirit of our boxers. A special mention goes to our women's team for their remarkable success, earning four golds and one silver from just five boxers. This is a proud moment for Indian boxing. Congratulations on your selection for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Scotland, marking another important milestone in your journey. We wish you all the best for the Commonwealth Games. Train diligently, remain focused, and compete with confidence. May you continue to excel and bring honor to India."

In the finals, Lovlina triumphed over Italy's Melissa Gemini with a score of 5-0, while Preeti defeated France's Jeyssa Marcel by the same margin. Sakshi also won decisively against France's Mayssoun Bourega, and Priya secured a commanding victory over Czechia's Barbora Maxova.

On the men's side, Jadumani bested England's Abdul Burton 4-1, while Sachin and Ankush both achieved comprehensive 5-0 victories against Hungary's Veres Rohland and Czech Republic's Florian Daniel, respectively. Narender narrowly won against Armenia's Davit Chaloyan with a score of 3-2 in a closely contested heavyweight final.

Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg) and Kapil Pokhariya (90kg) earned silver medals after close defeats in their finals, while Sumit Kundu (70kg) took home a bronze.

This tournament, one of the oldest and most esteemed boxing events in Europe, served as a crucial international platform for Indian boxers as they gear up for the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.

Gold: Sakshi (51kg-W), Preeti Pawar (54kg-W), Priya (60kg-W), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg-W), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Ankush (80kg), Narender (+90kg)

Silver: Parveen (65kg-W), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Kapil Pokhariya (90kg)

Bronze: Sumit Kundu (70kg).