๐ฅ Pooja Rani Bohra Olympian: The Iron Lady of Indian Boxing Who Conquered Asia & the World ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Pooja Rani Bohra Olympian The Iron Lady of Indian Boxing Who Conquered Asia & the World ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
๐ฅ Pooja Rani Bohra Olympian: The Iron Lady of Indian Boxing Who Conquered Asia & the World ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
Olympian | Bhim Awardee | Asian Champion | World Championship Medalist | Record Holder
๐ Introduction: A Name That Commands Respect
Pooja Rani Bohra is not just a boxer โ she is a symbol of resilience, discipline, and Indian sporting excellence. Rising from a small village in Haryana to dominating Asian, World, and Olympic stages, Pooja has carved her legacy through relentless hard work and fearless fighting spirit.
With 10 Senior National titles (an all-time record), multiple Asian gold medals, and podium finishes at the Asian Games and World Championships, she stands among the greatest women boxers India has ever produced.
๐ฑ Early Life: From Silence to Strength
Born on 17 February 1991 in Nimriwali village, Bhiwani district, Haryana, Pooja grew up in an environment where boxing was largely dominated by men and discouraged for women. Despite strong family resistance, she secretly joined the legendary Hawa Singh Boxing Academy, often hiding injuries to continue training.
Her determination paid off when her early national victories forced recognition โ not only from her family, but from the entire sporting fraternity.
โWhen talent meets courage, history is written.โ
โ Pooja Rani Bohraโs journey defines this truth.
๐ฅ National Supremacy: A Record That May Never Be Broken
Pooja Rani ruled Indian boxing for over a decade, establishing unmatched dominance at the national level.
๐ National Highlights
- ๐ฅ 10ร Senior National Champion (All-time record)
- ๐ฅ Multiple Youth & Elite National titles
- ๐ Consistent podium finishes across weight categories
Her national supremacy became the foundation of her international success.
๐ International Glory: Asian & World Stage Warrior
Pooja Raniโs international career reflects consistency, longevity, and elite performance against the worldโs best.
๐ฅ Asian Boxing Championships
- Gold โ 2019 (Bangkok)
- Gold โ 2021 (Dubai)
โก๏ธ 2ร Asian Champion
๐ฅ Asian Games
- Bronze โ Incheon 2014 (75 kg)
โก๏ธ Among Indiaโs earliest womenโs boxing medals at the Asian Games
๐ฅ World Boxing Championships
- Bronze โ 2025 (80 kg)
โก๏ธ Proved her global class even after a long, demanding career
๐ MEDALS & ACHIEVEMENTS
| Competition | Year | Weight Category | Medal |
| World Boxing Championships | 2025 | 80 kg | ๐ฅ Bronze |
| Asian Games (Incheon) | 2014 | 75 kg | ๐ฅ Bronze |
| Asian Boxing Championships | 2019 | 75 kg | ๐ฅ Gold |
| Asian Boxing Championships | 2021 | 75 kg | ๐ฅ Gold |
| Asian Boxing Championships | 2012 | 75 kg | ๐ฅ Silver |
| Asian Boxing Championships | 2015 | 75 kg | ๐ฅ Bronze |
| South Asian Games | 2016 | Middleweight | ๐ฅ Gold |
| Senior National Championships | Multiple Years | Multiple | ๐ฅ Gold (10ร โ Record) |
๐๏ธ Olympic Journey: Representing India on the Biggest Stage
Pooja represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in the 75 kg middleweight division.
- Reached the Quarterfinals
- Finished 5th overall
- Displayed world-class skill against elite international opponents
Her Olympic appearance cemented her status as a complete elite athlete.
๐งโ๐ผ Beyond Boxing: Service to the Nation
Pooja Rani exemplifies excellence beyond sport.
- ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Income Tax Officer (Government of India)
- ๐๏ธ Bhim Awardee โ Haryanaโs highest sports honor
- โญ Role model for athlete-officers in India
She balances national duty and international sport with discipline and pride.
๐ Athlete Profile
| Category | Details |
| Full Name | Pooja Rani Bohra |
| Date of Birth | 17 February 1991 |
| Birthplace | Nimriwali, Bhiwani, Haryana |
| Sport | Boxing |
| Weight Categories | 75 kg, 80 kg |
| Olympic Appearance | Tokyo 2020 |
| Asian Championships | ๐ฅ Gold (2019, 2021) |
| Asian Games | ๐ฅ Bronze (2014) |
| World Championships | ๐ฅ Bronze (2025) |
| National Titles | ๐ฅ 10ร Senior National Champion |
| Award | Bhim Award |
| Profession | Income Tax Officer |
| @poojabohra75 |
๐ฅ Legacy & Inspiration
Pooja Rani Bohraโs story is not just about medals โ it is about breaking barriers, defying norms, and sustaining excellence for over a decade. From hiding bruises as a teenager to standing on world podiums, she has become a beacon of hope for young athletes, especially women from rural India.
She proves that:
- Background does not limit destiny
- Consistency defeats talent without discipline
- True champions serve both sport and nation
๐ฅ Senior National Championship Legacy
The Golden Spine of Pooja Rani Bohraโs Boxing Empire ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
Pooja Rani Bohraโs reign at the Senior National Boxing Championships is not merely a statistic โ it is a chronicle of dominance, evolution, and unmatched longevity in Indian womenโs boxing.
From her first national gold in 2011 to her latest elite triumph in 2025, Pooja conquered eras, weight divisions, rule changes, and generations of challengers. She adapted her style, refined her tactics, and matured as an athlete โ yet her authority inside the ring never faded.
She is not just a champion of tournaments.
She is a champion of time.
๐ Joint Record Holder for Maximum Senior National Titles in Indian Womenโs Boxing
๐ Senior National Championship Titles โ Complete Medal Table
| Title No. | Year | Weight Category | Championship | Venue | Represented |
| 1 | 2011 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 34th National Games | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | Haryana |
| 2 | 2012 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 13th Senior Women Nationals | Guwahati, Assam | RSPB |
| 3 | 2013 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 14th Senior Women Nationals | Khatima, Uttarakhand | Haryana |
| 4 | 2015 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 16th Senior Women Nationals | Guwahati, Assam | Haryana |
| 5 | 2017 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 2nd Elite Women Nationals | Rohtak, Haryana | Haryana |
| 6 | 2018 | 81 kg (Non-Olympic) | 3rd Elite Women Nationals | Bellary, Karnataka | Haryana |
| 7 | 2021 | 81 kg (Non-Olympic) | 5th Elite Women Nationals | Hisar, Haryana | Haryana |
| 8 | 2023 | 75 kg (Olympic) | 7th Elite Women Nationals | Greater Noida, UP | Haryana |
| 9 | 2025 | 80 kg (Non-Olympic) | 8th Elite Women Nationals | Greater Noida, UP | Haryana |
๐๏ธ Elite Gold #9 โ 2025
Composure Under Fire, Glory at the Finish ๐ฅ
๐ฅ 8th Elite Womenโs National Boxing Championships (2024โ25)
๐ Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
๐
21โ27 March 2025
โ๏ธ 80 kg (Non-Olympic) | ๐ด Haryana
๐ฃ๏ธ Road to GOLD
- Preliminary: Harshitha M.N. (Karnataka) โ RSC (R2)
- Quarter-Final: Komal (Punjab) โ WP 5โ0
- Semi-Final: Anupama (RSPB) โ WP 4โ1
- Final: Lalfakmawi Ralte (AIP) โ WP 4โ3
๐ฅ Championship boxing at its finest โ an explosive opening, tactical mastery through the middle rounds, and ice-cold composure in a razor-thin final.
This gold was not routine.
It completed a historic circle.
๐๏ธ Elite Gold #8 โ 2023
Total Domination, No Room for Debate ๐ฅ
๐ฅ 7th Elite Womenโs National Boxing Championships
๐ Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
๐
21โ27 December 2023
โ๏ธ 75 kg (Olympic) | ๐ด Haryana
๐ฃ๏ธ Road to GOLD
- Renu (Nagaland) โ WP 5โ0
- Tannu Dalal (Delhi) โ WP 5โ0
- Alisha M Sunny (Kerala) โ WP 5โ0
- Deepika (Uttar Pradesh) โ WP 5โ0
- Final: Nandini (RSPB) โ WP 5โ0
๐ฅ Five bouts. Five unanimous wins.
๐๏ธ Elite Gold #7 โ 2021
Authority on Home Soil ๐ฅ
๐ฅ 5th Elite Womenโs National Boxing Championships
๐ Hisar, Haryana
๐
21โ27 October 2021
โ๏ธ 81 kg (Non-Olympic) | ๐ด Haryana
- Pinki (AIP) โ WP 5โ0
- Parvathi P (Kerala) โ RSC R1
- Sakshi Gaidhani (Maharashtra) โ WP 5โ0
- Lalfakmawii Ralte (Mizoram) โ WP 5โ0
- Final: Nupur (RSPB) โ WP 5โ0
๐ Competing at home sharpened her edge โ early stoppage, flawless scoring, and complete tactical supremacy.
๐๏ธ Elite Gold #6 โ 2018
Mastering a New Division ๐ฅ
๐ฅ 3rd Elite Womenโs National Boxing Championships
๐ Bellary, Karnataka
๐
30 Dec 2018 โ 6 Jan 2019
โ๏ธ 81 kg (Non-Olympic) | ๐ด Haryana
- Himani Rana โ RSC R1
- Fousiya A.T. โ RSC R2
- Mohini Thite โ RSC R3
- Final: Bhagyabati Kachari โ WP 5โ0
it expanded her legacy. Skill, power, and intelligence travelled effortlessly across divisions.
๐ฅ Senior National Champion Title #5 โ 2017
Home-State Supremacy
๐๏ธ Rohtak, Haryana | โ๏ธ 75 kg
- Ankita (HP) โ WP 5โ0
- Jyoti (Rajasthan) โ WP 5โ0
- Rumi Gogoi (RSPB) โ WP 3โ2
- Final: Alari Boro (Assam) โ WP 5โ0
๐ Pressure only refined her focus.
This title reaffirmed her position as Indiaโs benchmark middleweight boxer.
๐ฅ Senior National Champion Title #4 โ 2015
Maturity & Ruthless Precision
๐ Guwahati | โ๏ธ 75 kg
- Shafali Tiwari โ TKO
- Daya Devi โ WP
- Renu โ TKO
- Final: Monica Saun โ WP
A perfect blend of aggression and control โ championship maturity fully formed.
๐ฅ Senior National Champion Title #3 โ 2013
Consistency Becomes Identity
๐ Khatima | โ๏ธ 75 kg
- Seema โ 19โ3 WP
- Raman Deep Kaur Sidhu โ RSC (OC)
- Poonam โ Retd
- Final: Maya Poudel โ RSC (OC)
๐ฅ Senior National Champion Title #2 โ 2012
Belonging at the Top
๐ Guwahati | โ๏ธ 75 kg | ๐ด RSPB
- Alari Boro โ 26โ5 WP
- L. Tombiamcha Devi โ RSC
- Poonam Mahant โ RSC
- Final: Kavita Goyat โ 16โ7 WP
This victory erased doubt forever.
She didnโt just arrive โ she stayed.
๐ฅ Senior National Champion Title #1 โ 2011
The Birth of a Dynasty
๐๏ธ 34th National Games
๐ Jamshedpur | โ๏ธ 75 kg
- Jagriti โ WP
- D. Narmadha โ RSC
- Jenny RL โ WP
- Final: Taruna Mishra โ RSC (Head blows)
๐ Legacy in One Statement
Nine Senior National gold medals.
Three weight divisions.
Fourteen years of sustained supremacy.
Pooja Rani Bohra didnโt chase history โ she built it. ๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ณ
๐ฎ๐ณ Final Words
Pooja Rani Bohra stands tall as a warrior, leader, and legend in Indian boxing. Her gloves carry the weight of a nationโs pride, and her journey continues to inspire future champions.
Aakash Sihmar
๐ฅ Once a dreamer โ now a symbol of Indian sporting power. ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฅ
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