Asian Youth Games: India’s young boxing contingent achieved a historic milestone at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, finishing with an impressive three gold, one silver and one bronze medal, marking the nation’s best-ever performance in youth boxing at the continental level.
In a golden morning session, Khushi Chand (46kg) opened India’s tally with a confident 4:1 victory over China’s Luo Jinxiu, showcasing superior ring control and precision. Ahaana Sharma (50kg) followed with a statement win, forcing a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in Round 1 against Ma Jong Hyang of the People’s Republic of Korea. Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg) then completed India’s golden hat-trick, dominating Uzbekistan’s Muhammadova Kumriniso in a commanding 5:0 decision.
The medal count could rise even higher as Harnoor Kaur (66kg) and Anshika (+80kg) are set to compete in their respective finals in the evening session, with India eyeing a potential record haul of gold medals.
In the boys’ final, Lanchenba Singh Moibungkhongbam (50kg) displayed tremendous skill and heart but narrowly missed gold, settling for silver after a tough bout against Kazakhstan’s Nurmakhan Zhumagali. Earlier, Anant Deshmukh (66kg) had secured bronze, rounding off a stellar campaign for the Indian contingent.
This remarkable performance not only reinforces India’s growing dominance in Asian boxing but also signals a promising new generation ready to shine on the global stage.
Article Source: IANS