Santiago Nieva Returns as Head Coach to Boost Indian Women's Boxing

Santiago Nieva, former high-performance director for Indian boxing, returns as head coach of the women's team. Known for his successful tenure with India's men's squad, Nieva aims to replicate his success with the women's team. His appointment is seen as a major boost to the women's program.

In a significant appointment, Santiago Nieva, the former high-performance director of Indian boxing, has returned to the national setup as the head coach for the women's team.

The Argentine-born Swede, who previously led India's men's team from 2017 to 2022, played a pivotal role in India's boxing success during his tenure, including historic achievements like the nation's highest participation at the Tokyo Olympics and medals at the 2019 Men's World Championships.

Nieva, who brings over two decades of elite international coaching experience, expressed excitement for his new role, as the Boxing Federation of India sees his appointment as a vital step toward enhancing the country's prominence in women's boxing on the global stage.

(With inputs from agencies.)