Lakshya Chahar continued the Services Sports Control Board’s (SSCB) stellar performance at the 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championship, with a dominant display on Day 3, reinforcing his unit’s bid to retain their title in the prestigious tournament. Chahar, a seasoned boxer who has represented India at the Asian Games, World Championship, and twice at the Asian Championship, beat Railways’ Sahil with a unanimous vote in the Light Heavyweight (75-80kg) category, advancing to the next round. 

Organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in association with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship is being held at Invertis University in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, from January 7-13, 2025. With around 300 boxers competing across weight categories, the week-long tournament features bouts conducted under the World Boxing Technical & Competition Rules, including three three-minute rounds and one-minute rest intervals.