Allumada Saanchi Bollamma of Karnataka A Team clinched gold in the 65–70 kg category at the 1st Elite South India Boxing Championship 2026, defeating fellow Karnataka boxer Bolthura Roshani Muthanna by unanimous decision in an all-Karnataka final.
The championship was held at the Koramangala Indoor Stadium, Bengaluru, from September 16 to 19.
Bollamma entered the final after defeating Tamil Nadu boxer Anitha P in the semifinals. Roshani, representing Karnataka B Team, booked her place in the title bout by defeating Telangana boxer Anjali Korra in the other semifinal.
In the final, Bollamma prevailed by unanimous decision to take the gold medal, while Roshani took silver.
Saanchi Bollamma is the daughter of late Allumada Anil Uthappa and Ashika (née Kallangada), Nalkeri. She is currently studying at PES University, Bengaluru, and trains under Coach Appachu at CABC, Bengaluru.
Roshani Muthanna is the daughter of late B.G. Muthanna, an ex-serviceman, and Kanda (née Annira), Balele. She is pursuing her studies at the University of Mysore and trains under Coach Jeshwanth.
The achievement marks a notable showing by the two Karnataka boxers, who met in the final of the elite-level South India championship.
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