The Four Nations Boxing Championship 2025
Thimphu, Bhutan – The Four Nations Boxing Championship 2025 was held from April 11 to 13 at the Clock Tower, Thimphu. For three days, the event brought a lot of energy and excitement to the city. The open-air venue attracted many people, including families, tourists, boxing fans, and local residents, who came to watch the matches and support the athletes from their countries.
Organized by the Bhutan Boxing Federation in collaboration with the Bhutan Olympic Committee and supported by the Government of India, the championship welcomed athletes from Bhutan, India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. The event featured 40 boxers—16 from Bhutan, 9 each from India and Nepal, and 6 from Bangladesh—competing across various weight categories. A total of 44 officials from the four countries and the media department of the Bhutan Olympic Committee ensured smooth operations, making it a successful event.
Day 1 – Session 1
The opening day of the event was attended by Thimphu Dasho Dzongdag Phub Dorji and other senior officials from various organizations involved in the championship. The General Secretary of the Bhutan Boxing Federation, Lieutenant Ngawang Tobgay, gave a welcome speech where he spoke about the importance of organizing such events. He highlighted that these competitions not only help athletes grow and prepare for future tournaments but also bring the community together and promote a stronger sporting culture in the country.
The first day featured six matches.
In the men’s lightweight (60kg) category, Kinley from Bhutan defeated Md. Salim Hossain of Bangladesh. In the women’s minimum weight (48kg) semifinal, Bhutan’s Chimi Wangmo won against Jannatul Ferdous of Bangladesh. Yasika Rai from India beat Ramisha Shrestha from Nepal. In the women’s light flyweight (50kg), Zigdal Zangmo of Bhutan won against MST Kayema Khatun of Bangladesh.
In the men’s minimum weight (48kg), Lal Prasad Upreti of Nepal defeated Durga Prasad Sharma from India. In the bantamweight (54kg), Karma Phuntsho of Bhutan lost to Md. Utsob Ahmmed of Bangladesh.
Day 2 – Session 2
Six more matches were played on the second day. In the men’s bantamweight (54kg), Chandra Bahadur Thapa from Nepal defeated Adarsh Pradhan from India. In the featherweight (57kg), Tashi Yoezer from Bhutan won against Karma Wangchuk of Team B, Bhutan. Kinley from Bhutan won again in the lightweight (60kg), this time against Kinzang Tenzin of Team B, Bhutan.
In another 60kg match, Sawan Subba from India beat Chhiring Wangdi Sherpa of Nepal. In the light welterweight (63.5kg), Pravin Chettri from India defeated Dorji Wangdi of Bhutan. Tandin Wangchuk of Bhutan won against Md. Hossain Ali of Bangladesh in the same weight category.
Day 3 – Session 3 (Finals and Awards)
The final day of the championship was attended by several distinguished guests, including Her Excellency the Minister of Education, Lyonpo Yeezang Dee Thapa, Tandin Wangchuk, President of the Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI), Tobgay Dorji, Marketing Officer of Bhutan Insurance Limited, Brigadier Ngawang Jigme of the Royal Bhutan Army, and other senior officials.
Lieutenant Ngawang Tobgay, General Secretary of the Bhutan Boxing Federation, expressed gratitude to the Bhutan Olympic Committee and the Government of India for their valuable support towards the Bhutan Boxing Federation for making the event a success. He also thanked the public for turning up in large numbers and showing their support throughout the event.
The final day featured the final matches and the award ceremony for the athletes participants, coaches, and judges.
Women’s Minimum (48kg):
- Yasika Rai (India) won gold. Chimi Wangmo (Bhutan) got the silver. Jannatul Ferdous (Bangladesh) and Ramisha Shrestha (Nepal) earned bronze.
Women’s Light Fly (50kg):
- Arati Bhomjan (Nepal) won gold. Zigdal Zangmo (Bhutan) received silver medal. MST Kayema Khatun (Bangladesh) got bronze.
Men’s Minimum (48kg):
- Migma Dorji (Bhutan) won gold. Lal Prasad Upreti (Nepal) got silver. Durga Prasad Sharma (India) earned bronze.
Men’s Minimum (48kg):
- Laxman Rai (Nepal) won gold. Krishna Kailash Rai (India) took silver.
Women’s Fly (52kg):
- Asmita Duwal (Nepal) won gold. Norbu Dema (Bhutan) got silver.
Women’s Bantam (54kg):
- Barsha Shrestha (Nepal) won gold. Tashi Lhamo (Bhutan) earned silver.
Men’s Bantam (54kg):
- Md. Utsob Ahmmed (Bangladesh) won gold. Chandra Bahadur Thapa (Nepal) got silver. Karma Phuntsho (Bhutan) and Adarsh Pradhan (India) took bronze.
Men’s Feather (57kg):
- Tashi Yoezer (Bhutan) won gold. Prabal Upreti (Nepal) got silver. Karma Wangchuk (Bhutan) earned bronze.
Women’s Feather (57kg):
- Kinga Wangmo (Bhutan) won gold. Ashwani Kumari Sapkota (India) received a silver.
Women’s Light Welterweight (63kg):
- Sangay Choden (Bhutan) won gold. Sonam Choden (Bhutan) took silver.
Women’s Light Middleweight (70kg):
- Kinley Yangden (Bhutan) won gold. Pema Ongmu Bhutia (India) got silver.
Men’s Lightweight (60kg):
- Kinley (Bhutan) won gold. Sawan Subba (India) earned the silver medal. Kinzang Tenzin (Bhutan) and Chhiring Wangdi Sherpa (Nepal) got bronze.
Men’s Light Welterweight (63.5kg):
- Tandin Wangchuk (Bhutan) won gold. Pravin Chettri (India) took silver. Dorji Wangdi (Bhutan) and Md. Hossain Ali (Bangladesh) earned bronze.
The Four Nations Boxing Championship 2025 ended on a successful note with medals shared among all four countries. Competing against athletes from different countries helps them improve their skills, build confidence, and understand their strengths and areas that need improvement.
In terms of medal count, the home team Bhutan performed strongly, winning 7 gold, 5 silver, and 4 bronze medals. Nepal followed with 4 gold, 3 silver, and 2 bronze medals. India secured 1 gold, 5 silver, and 2 bronze medals, while Bangladesh earned 1 gold and 3 bronze medals. The championship not only highlighted the spirit of sportsmanship but also strengthened the ties between the participating nations through sport.
Events like this play an important role in helping athletes gain experience and prepare for future national and international competitions. Competing against athletes from different countries helps them improve their skills, build confidence, and understand their strengths and areas that need improvement.
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