Sports · 7 April 2026

7th National Sub-Junior Under-17 Boxing Championship commences in Nagpur

Exam-focused facts from the 7 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The 7th National Sub-Junior Under-17 Boxing Championship commenced in Nagpur on 4 April 2026.
  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari formally inaugurated the week-long championship.
  • Nearly 600 young boxers, including around 250 girls and 350 boys, are participating.
  • The contingent is accompanied by nearly 180 coaches and team managers along with 70 officials.
  • Competitions will be held across 13 weight categories.
  • The championship will conclude on 11 April 2026.
  • Outstanding performers will be shortlisted for the Indian Under-17 squad to represent the country at the Asian Boxing Championship in Tashkent later this year.

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