Asian Boxing Championships: Eight Indians advanced to the finals across men’s and women’s U-23 categories, while seven boxers secured bronze medals after semifinal finishes in the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships.
In the U-23 Women’s category, five Indian boxers progressed to the finals. Nisha (54kg) defeated Hyeju Lee (KOR) by RSC in Round 1, while Nikita Chand (60kg) registered an RSC win in Round 1 against Sarii Kokufu (JPN).
Kajal (65kg) secured an RSC victory in Round 2 over Gulzina Melsvek (KGZ). In the higher weights, Muskan (75kg) won 5:0 against Toirova Oysha (UZB), and Priyanka (+80kg) recorded a dominant 5:0 win over Panar Seiitkhankyzy (KAZ).
In the U-23 Men’s category, three Indian boxers advanced to the finals. Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) delivered a commanding 5:0 win over his Philippines opponent, while Ganga (55kg) edged past Japan with a 3:2 split decision. Vanshaj (65kg) also impressed with a 4:1 victory over Kyrgyzstan to secure his place in the final.
India also added seven bronze medals from semifinal finishes.
In the U-23 Women’s category, bronze medals were secured by Tanu (51kg), Prachi (57kg), Shivani (70kg), and Naina (80kg).
In the U-23 Men’s category, bronze medals were won by Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg), and Ishan Kataria (+90kg).
With these results, India has reinforced its strong medal haul at the continental event, showcasing depth across both men’s and women’s divisions.
The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia from July 5 to July 16.
India came into the championships on the back of encouraging performances at recent continental and global events, with increasing depth across multiple weight divisions.
—IANS
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