AFZAL JAVED / DNA
ISLAMABAD: The 41st edition of the National Elite Men’s Boxing Championship and the 5th National Women’s Boxing Championship, marking the return of competitive boxing to Pakistan, will begin on February 10 in Karachi organised by the Pakistan Boxing Federation (PBF).
According to Lt. Col. (R) Nasir Ijaz Tung, President of the Pakistan Boxing Federation, 14 teams, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, WAPDA, Railways, HEC, Police, Karachi Port Trust, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab, Sindh, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, and Islamabad, will compete in this prestigious event. The championship will conclude on February 15.
The President of PBF further stated that, following World Boxing (WB) rules, the 41st National Elite Men’s Championship will feature ten weight categories, while the 5th Women’s Boxing Championship will include eight categories.
It is noteworthy that this is the first time in Pakistan’s boxing history that women’s participation has exceeded 100. This growth demonstrates the increasing interest in boxing among women in the country. The first elite women’s championship was held in 2018 with only three categories, and now, in its fifth edition, 112 women boxers are competing in eight different categories.
Nasir Ijaz Tung emphasized that gender equality is a priority in the Olympic Movement under the International Olympic Committee (IOC) charter. This supports greater access to sports for female athletes and promotes the inclusion of women in sports administration and management.
The President of PBF also mentioned that all arrangements for the successful conduct of the championship have been completed. A team of technical officials has been appointed to ensure smooth event management. A total of 140 male and 112 female entries have been received, and 234 bouts will take place over the six-day event.
Additionally, top-performing boxers from the championship will be selected for training camps and provided with the necessary facilities to prepare for international competitions.
Weight Categories
Men (in Kg): 47-50, 50-55, 55-60, 60-65, 65-70, 70-75, 75-80, 80-85, 85-90, 90+
Women (in Kg): 45-48, 48-51, 51-54, 54-57, 57-60, 60-65, 65-70, 70-75
