Once again, Uttarakhand’s women have brought glory to the state with their outstanding performances at the international level. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met with female boxers at the Chief Minister’s residence. The Chief Minister honored Pithoragarh boxers Nikita Chand, Kajal Farswan, and Aarti Dhariyal for their achievements. He also honored the players’ coaches, Vijendra Mall and Lalit Kumar, and wished them a bright future.
Uttarakhand’s shines at the international level
At the recent Under-30 Asian Boxing Championships held in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 3rd to 15th, Uttarakhand’s promising boxers Nikita Chand won the silver medal in the 60 kg weight category and Kajal Farswan won the silver medal in the 65 kg weight category. Both players have brought glory to Uttarakhand and India internationally through their talent and hard work.
Let us tell you that Nikita Chand, a resident of Badlu village in Pithoragarh, has previously won gold medals in the Asian Championships in 2021-22 and 2023. She is currently training under the guidance of her coaches Vijendra Mal and Bhaskar Bhatt.
Achievements in the field of boxing
Kajal Farswan, a resident of Bhadeli village in Munsyari, has also achieved success in the field of boxing. After training under coach Nikhil Mahar at the Small India Centre, she was selected for the NBA Rohtak. She is currently training at the National Women’s Boxing Camp in Patiala. She has previously won a silver medal in the Under-19 ASBC Championship, a bronze medal in the Under-23 Asian Boxing Championship, and a silver medal in the 38th National Games in 2025.
Additionally, another talented female boxer from Pithoragarh, Aarti Dhariwal, has brought glory to the country and the state by winning the gold medal in the 54 kg weight category at the Gold Belt Boxing Competition held in Romania from July 12-16, 2026. She also won the bronze medal at the 2024-2025 Elite Women’s National Boxing Championship. Based on her continued success, she has been selected for the National Women’s Boxing Camp in Patiala, where she is currently training.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami said
Pushkar Singh Dhami stated that to promote sporting talent in the state, the government is focusing on expanding sports facilities and encouraging talented athletes. Uttarakhand’s athletes have consistently excelled at the national and international levels, bringing glory to the state. The government’s efforts are to ensure that every talented athlete in the state receives the necessary opportunities and facilities to hone their skills and perform on the big stage.
