Asian Boxing U15 & U17 C'ships: U-17 Indian girls confirm 12 medals with dominant display in Tashkent
Tashkent, May 7
India's U-17 girls continued their dominant run at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, with 12 medals confirmed, underlining their strong presence at the continental stage in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Thursday.
Leading the charge, Rakhi (46 kg) delivered a composed performance to secure a 5:0 victory over Chinese Taipei, while Khushi (48kg) showcased her aggressive intent with a first-round RSC win against Korea. Mamta (52kg) added to the tally with a strong RSC win in Round 2 against Jordan.
Among other standout performances, Laxmi (54kg) registered a third-round RSC victory over Mongolia, while Navya (57kg) outclassed her Chinese opponent with a dominant 5:0 win. Ishika (60kg) continued the winning momentum, sealing an RSC win in Round 2 against Mongolia.
The Indian contingent witnessed a series of emphatic finishes in the later bouts as well. Harnoor (66kg) and Himanshi (70kg) both secured first-round RSC victories against Chinese Taipei, while Jyoti (75kg) advanced following a disqualification win against Turkmenistan. Gurseerat (80+kg) rounded off the wins with a solid 4:0 victory over Kazakhstan.
In the only setback of the day, Ovi (50kg) was involved in a closely contested bout but went down narrowly 2:3 against Uzbekistan.
In the boys' category, Narendra Kumar Nella (44-46kg) impressed with a commanding RSC win performance, adding to India's strong showing across divisions.
With 12 medals confirmed and a string of dominant performances marked by RSC victories, the Indian contingent continues to assert its depth and emerging talent at the Asian level.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Excellent performance by the U-17 girls team! But I'm a bit concerned about the boys' category - only one name mentioned so far. We need to develop both genders equally. Still, congrats to all the medalists, especially Laxmi and Navya for those dominant wins.
Wow! First-round RSC wins from Harnoor and Himanshi against Chinese Taipei - that's incredible dominance! And Gurseerat beating Kazakhstan 4:0! These young girls are showing the world what India is capable of. Future Olympic champions for sure! 🌟
Only setback was Ovi losing 2:3 to Uzbekistan - but that's still a very close match against the host nation. Overall, this is phenomenal performance. 12 medals from our young boxers shows the depth of talent we have. The future of Indian boxing looks very bright indeed.
As a former boxer myself, I can tell you that RSC wins at international level are no joke. These girls are clearly well-trained and mentally tough. Laxmi's third-round RSC against Mongolia after a long day of bouts shows true grit. Sports in India is finally getting the attention it deserves at grassroots level!
So proud of our girls! 12 medals confirmed already and hopefully more to come. Ishika and Harnoor especially impressed me with those early RSC wins. I wish more news channels would cover these achievements instead of just showing the same old headline news every day. These girls deserve the spotlight! 🥊✨
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