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Indian U-15 Boxers Dominate Asian Championships: 6 Finalists, 7 Bronzes

India's U-15 boys team delivered an impressive performance at the Asian Boxing Championships in Tashkent, with six boxers reaching the finals. Winners include Yash Kumar (33kg), Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar (37kg), Samir Bohra (43kg), Sudarsan Vasudeva Chandak (52kg), Mohd Yasser (58kg), and Ronak Parag Lokhande (67kg). Seven other Indian boxers earned bronze medals after losing their semifinal bouts. The team now aims to convert these strong performances into gold medals in the upcoming finals.

Key Points: Asian Boxing C'ships: 6 Indian U-15 Boys in Finals

  • Six Indian U-15 boys reach finals at Asian Boxing Championships
  • Yash Kumar, Samir Bohra, Mohd Yasser among finalists
  • Seven boxers secure bronze medals
  • Finals to be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Asian Boxing C'ships: Indian U-15 boys enter six finals, 7 boxers bag bronze medals in Tashkent

India's U-15 boys shine at Asian Boxing Championships with six finalists and seven bronze medals. Yash Kumar, Samir Bohra, and others advance in Tashkent.

"India's U-15 boys delivered a strong performance in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 - News report"

Tashkent, May 10

India's U-15 boys delivered a strong performance in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026, with six reaching the finals and seven earning bronze medals in the event taking place in Uzbekistan.

In the 33kg category, Yash Kumar secured a commanding 5:0 win over Kiyan Iqbal of the UAE, advancing to the final. Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar in the 37kg class secured a decisive victory by referee decision in the second round against Aziretali Sanzharbekov of Kyrgyzstan (KGZ).

In the 43kg category, Samir Bohra performed confidently to win against Uzbekistan's Adizbek Ilkhombekov with a 4:1 score. Meanwhile, Sudarsan Vasudeva Chandak (52kg) showcased a strong start with an RSC victory over Iran's Amirmahdi Shad in the first round.

In the 58kg category, Mohd Yasser achieved a clear 5:0 victory over Seyyedariyamohammad Mousa of Iran (IRI). Ronak Parag Lokhande (67kg) completed the winning streak with a first-round RSC win against Mukhammadali Berdikulov from Kyrgyzstan (KGZ).

In other semifinal matches, Rohit Pothina (35kg) was defeated 0:5 by Zhaksylyk Yermekuly of Kazakhstan (KAZ), while Nitin (40kg) narrowly lost a 2:3 bout against Jasurbek Khayrullaev of Uzbekistan (UZB).

Nongpoknganba Meitei Oina (46kg) was defeated 2:3 by Mansur Abdukhamitov from Uzbekistan (UZB), and Parshant (49kg) lost 0:5 to Sardor Omonboev of Uzbekistan (UZB).

In the 55kg category, Harshvardhan Jeena was defeated 0:5 by Nurislam Baktubayev from Kazakhstan (KAZ). Dev, competing in the 64kg class, lost 1:4 to Hyeonseok Yoo from Korea (KOR).

In the 70+kg category, Sushant Jayani was defeated by RSC in the first round by Ibrokhim Mirzakarimov from Uzbekistan (UZB). With six finalists already confirmed and seven bronze medals won, the Indian U-15 boys team now hopes to turn their solid performances into gold medals in the upcoming finals.

- IANS

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Vikram M
Fantastic achievement! But I noticed some of our boys lost to Uzbek and Kazakh opponents. These Central Asian countries have a strong boxing tradition - maybe we need to focus more on countering their southpaw styles and body punches at this age group. Still, 13 medals from a U-15 team is no small feat. Kudos to the coaches and the federation for this progress. 👏
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Rohit P
Yash Kumar and Mohd Yasser winning 5:0 against UAE and Iran opponents - wah! Really proud. But we need to talk about the losses to Uzbekistan, they knocked out 4 of our boys in close fights. Their boxers seem to have incredible stamina and technique at this young age. India needs more exposure tournaments against Central Asian nations to bridge this gap. Still, 6 finals is phenomenal! 🔥
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Sneha F
Incredible effort by these young champions! Six boys in finals is a testament to the grassroots boxing programs in India. I hope the government and private sector invest more in sports infrastructure at this age level, especially in smaller towns where boxing talent often emerges. These kids need proper diet, training equipment, and mental coaching. The medals are great, but the real win is the experience they're gaining. Let's go, India! 🇮🇳
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Rahul R
I'm amazed by Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar and Samir Bohra's performances! These kids are only 14-15 years old and already showing such composure. The RSC (Referee Stops Contest) wins by Sudarsan Chandak and Ronak Lokhande show they have genuine power too. With six in finals, I'm confident we'll bring home at least 4 gold medals. This is what happens when you combine natural talent with systematic training! 👊

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