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Indian Women Dominate Asian Boxing with 4 Golds, Topping Medal Tally

The Indian women's boxing team made history by finishing atop the medal standings at the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar. They won a total of 10 medals, including four golds from Minakshi, Preeti, Priya, and Arundhati. Every single member of the women's squad secured a podium finish. India has confirmed 16 total medals, the highest of any nation, with men's finals still to come.

Key Points: Indian Women Win 4 Gold at Asian Boxing Championships

  • Women's team wins 10 medals
  • Minakshi, Preeti, Priya, Arundhati win gold
  • Team secured under coach Santiago Nieva
  • India confirms most medals (16) of any nation
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Asian Boxing C'ships: Indian women top medal charts with 4 golds

India's women boxers top Asian Championships medal chart with 4 golds, 2 silvers, and 4 bronzes in a historic performance in Ulaanbaatar.

"every member of the women's team returned home with a medal - Report"

Ulaanbaatar, April 9

The Indian women's team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage.

Under the stewardship of head coach Santiago Nieva, every member of the women's team returned home with a medal, stamping their authority on the continental competition.

With Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh in attendance, Minakshi (48kg) got things going by claiming the first gold of the day with a commanding 5-0 victory over Mongolia's Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan. Preeti (54kg) continued her sensational run, defeating Chinese Taipei's Huang Hsiao-wen, a three-time world champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist, by a unanimous 5-0 decision to secure the top podium finish.

Priya (60kg) added to India's gold tally with a clinical 3-0 win over North Korea's Won Un-gyong in the final. Arundhati (70kg) also impressed, registering a 4:1 victory against Kazakhstan's Bakyt Seidish to clinch gold in her category.

India added two silver medals to its tally, with Jaismine (57kg) finishing runner-up after a strong campaign, while Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg) also secured silver following her final bout.

Having confirmed 16 medals, the most of any nation in this edition, India will be looking to finish the tournament strongly on Friday, with two men's boxers in the finals.

On Tuesday, Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) showcased a commanding performance in the men's division, defeating Jordan's Huthaifa Eshish with a unanimous 5:0 score to reach the final. Similarly, Sachin (60kg) secured a strong 4:1 win against Thailand's Sakda Ruamtham in his semifinal.

Akash was defeated 1:4 by Javokhir Abdurakhimov from Uzbekistan. Lokesh lost 0:5 to Jasurbek Yuldoshev of Uzbekistan. Narender experienced a 1:4 loss to China's Bayikewuzi Danabieke, with the match being halted in the first round due to a cut. Harsh Choudhary also fell 1:4 to Parviz Karimov of Tajikistan.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Every single woman on the team won a medal! That's the kind of consistency we need. The future of Indian boxing is bright and it's wearing a saree. Kudos to the coaches and support staff as well. Let's hope the men can finish strong too on Friday.
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Aman W
While the women's performance is stellar, the men's results are a bit of a mixed bag. We need to analyze why our male boxers are struggling against opponents from Uzbekistan and China. The federation must invest equally in both squads to ensure all-round success.
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Sarah B
As an expat following sports from Canada, this is incredible news! Indian women athletes are making waves globally. Beating powerhouses like Kazakhstan and North Korea shows the level they are at. Well done, team! 🥊
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Karthik V
Minakshi starting with the first gold set the perfect tone! And 16 medals total is just wow. These victories in Ulaanbaatar will give our boxers massive confidence for the next Olympics. The government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme seems to be working wonders.
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Nisha Z
Heartbreaking for the men who lost, especially Narender with that cut. Injuries are part of the sport. They fought hard and will come back stronger. The focus should remain on the historic overall performance. Top of the medal charts! Jai Hind!

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