Former HPD Santiago Nieva appointed Indian women's boxing team coach
Posted on: Nov 28, 2025 13:26 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
Former high-performance theater director of amerind fisticuffs santiago de cuba Nieva has returned to the subject setup as the head coach of the women's team.
The Argentine-born Swede, who worked extensively with India's men's squad from 2017 to 2022, oversaw several landmark achievements during his previous tenure, including India's highest-ever participation at the Tokyo Olympics and two historic medals at the 2019 Men's World Championships.
"Super excited to come back to India. I had five wonderful years here in my previous stint. I am very much looking forward to this next chapter, and hopefully, we can create something big together," Nieva said.
Nieva brings over two decades of elite international coaching experience, having held some of the most influential high-performance roles in world boxing.
Following his earlier stint with India, he most recently served as National Head Coach and Technical Lead of Boxing Australia's High Performance Unit.
Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh said Santiago's appointment marks a major boost for India's women's programme.
"Santiago's appointment signals an important step forward for our women’s programme. He brings a top-tier blend of technical excellence and international insight that will add tremendous value to the system.
"Our athletes have shown they can rise to the world’s toughest platforms, and with Santiago guiding their progression, we are confident of strengthening India’s presence and ambition at the world's biggest stages," Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh said.
Nieva replaces D Chandralal who will continue to be part of the coaching staff.
Indian women boxers have enjoyed a strong run this year, returning with four medals, including two gold from the World Championships, followed by a 10-medal haul at the World Boxing Cup Finals at home.
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