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Indian Women Boxers Sweep Semis, Six Men Advance at Asian Championships 2026

The Indian women's boxing team achieved a perfect semifinal record at the Asian Championships 2026, with every boxer securing a medal. Meenakshi and Jaismine delivered dominant 5-0 victories in their respective weight classes. In the men's division, six Indian boxers, including Lokesh and Akash, advanced to the semifinals with commanding performances. Ankushita Boro also progressed to the women's 65kg semifinal, setting up a crucial match against a decorated opponent.

Key Points: India's Boxing Success at Asian Championships 2026

  • Women's team sweeps semifinal medals
  • Meenakshi wins 48kg bout 5-0
  • Jaismine dominates 57kg division
  • Six Indian men advance to semis
  • Ankushita Boro reaches 65kg semifinal
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Asian Boxing C'ships 2026: Indian women sweep semis; six men advance

Indian women boxers secure medals in all categories, while six men advance to semifinals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia.

"The results have so far marked an impeccable streak for the Indian women, with every boxer winning a medal - Report"

Ulaanbaatar, April 5

On the seventh day of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia, the Indian women's boxing team continued their strong performance, with Meenakshi and Jaismine achieving unanimous victories in the morning session. Their wins secured medals for all Indian women boxers still in competition, each of whom reached the semifinals. Meanwhile, victories for Lokesh, Akash, and Harsh Choudhary ensured that six Indian men's boxers advanced to the semifinals.

In the women's 48kg category, Meenakshi delivered a confident and commanding performance to defeat Japan's Yuka Sadamatsu by a unanimous 5-0 decision, showcasing sharp combinations and strong ring awareness. Similarly, Jaismine demonstrated her power in the 57kg division, outclassing China's Ziyi Chen with a decisive 5-0 victory to secure her spot in the semifinals.

The results have so far marked an impeccable streak for the Indian women, with every boxer winning a medal and underscoring the team's strength and dependability at the continental stage.

In the men's division, Lokesh (85kg) advanced to the next round with a definitive 5-0 victory over Korea's Gichae Kim, showcasing his control and precision throughout the match. Akash also secured a dominant 5-0 win against Turkmenistan's Yhlas Bagtyyarov. Meanwhile, Harsh Choudhary performed well to beat Kyrgyzstan's Tynystan Alybaev, moving on to the semifinals.

India currently has six boxers in the men's semifinals, demonstrating a robust overall showing across categories. However, Ankush (80kg) was knocked out after a defeat by Jordan's Hussein Iashaish.

India's campaign at the Asian Championships is gaining momentum as multiple semifinal bouts lie ahead.

Earlier on Saturday, Ankushita Boro secured a decisive 4-1 victory against Laura Yessenkeldi (KAZ) in the women's 65kg category, demonstrating poise and dominance to reach the semifinals. She will now compete against Chinese Taipei's Nien-Chin Chen, the 2025 World Boxing Finals gold medalist and Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medalist, in an important semifinal match.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Great to see both men and women doing well. Six men in the semis is a strong showing. But a bit worried about the competition level for the men? Ankush's loss shows we can't be complacent. The real test is the final.
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Aman W
Harsh Choudhary making us proud! Beating a Kyrgyz boxer is no small feat. The team's momentum is building at the right time. All the best for the semis, team India! 🇮🇳
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Sarah B
Ankushita Boro's next match against the Chinese Taipei world champion will be the one to watch. That's a huge challenge. Hope she brings her A-game. Fingers crossed!
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Vikram M
The consistency of our women's team is the real story here. Every single boxer winning a medal already! This is the result of proper system and training. Kudos to the coaches and SAI.
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Karthik V
While the wins are great, I hope the media doesn't put too much pressure on these young athletes. Let them focus on one bout at a time. The semis will be tough. Jai Hind!

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