TOI Exclusive: Santiago Nieva to return to Indian boxing as women’s head coach

Swedish coach Santiago Nieva is returning to India as the head coach for the national women’s boxing team, aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. His appointment, pending SAI approval, follows a disappointing Paris Olympics campaign and aims to leverage his experience for the women’s squad. Meanwhile, Abhishek Malviya is being considered for the men’s chief coach role.