The sound of applause echoing in the ring of Tarn Taran, the clash of fists and the sparkle in the eyes of the players—the 7th Punjab State Boxing Championship 2026 has emerged as not just a competition, but a celebration of passion, hard work and dreams. The competition, which lasted from March 20 to 22, showcased many talents, but the confidence and strength with which the boxers of Barnala performed, caught everyone’s attention.
Out of all of them, one name in particular shone—Sahajdeep Jethi. His agility, precise punches and understanding of the ring took him to the gold medal in the 50 kg weight category. But this victory is not just a medal, but a story of countless hours spent in practice and challenges that he silently overcame.
Now Sahajdeep will represent Punjab in the National Boxing Championship in Nagpur from 5 to 11 April 2026, where his every punch will further promote the pride of Punjab.
Barnala’s success story does not end here. Gurvinder Singh won the silver medal with his brilliant game, while Dheeraj Singh further added to the team’s achievements by winning the bronze medal. This is not just a personal victory, but the result of the collective hard work and dedication of a district towards the sport.
The role of Coach Gurdit Puri and Coach Jasvir Singh Jassi has been like a strong pillar behind this success. They not only prepared the players technically, but also instilled self-confidence and discipline in them. That is why, as soon as they enter the ring, these players not only compete, but also prove their inner strength.
The message of International Boxing Coach Arihant Kumar also resonated on this occasion. According to him, the youth should come forward in sports, because this is the platform where they can identify themselves and bring glory to their state and country. This statement of his seems to be proven true somewhere or the other in the story of these players.
International boxer Harpreet Singh Happy also congratulated the Barnala District Boxing Association and the players on this achievement. This appreciation is not just a formality, but a respect for the hard work that these players have done to make their dreams come true.
This championship held in Tarn Taran once again proved that the spirit of sports is born in the soil of Punjab. Here, every ring, every field and every player is writing a new story – of courage, struggle and victory. When such players move forward, the entire Punjab stands with them with pride.
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