In the National Boxing Championships, rising star Jadumani Singh defeated two-time Olympian Amit Panghal in a highly anticipated 55kg semifinal bout. Jadumani's aggressive close-range boxing and endurance proved decisive against Panghal's experience. Meanwhile, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen and other top contenders like Lovlina Borgohain and Minakshi Hooda advanced in their respective women's categories. The men's finals will feature several all-Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) contests, highlighting their dominance.