Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026: Indian girls dominate day 1 with five convincing wins
Tashkent, May 3
India's U-17 girls' boxers delivered a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, registering five impressive victories on Day 1 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Rakhi (48kg) led the charge with a commanding performance, defeating her Sri Lankan opponent via RSC in the very first round.
Continuing the strong momentum, Ovi (50kg) secured a unanimous 5-0 victory over Iran, while Mamta (52kg) outclassed her Thai opponent with another clinical 5-0 win.
Lakshmi (54kg) added to India's winning streak with a dominant 5-0 decision against Korea, showcasing complete control throughout the bout.
Navya (57kg) capped off a stellar day for the Indian contingent, sealing victory with an RSC in Round 1 against Vietnam.
In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar (46kg) impressed with a powerful showing, clinching a first-round RSC victory over Saudi Arabia's Khalid Alhossah. Meanwhile, Daksh Pawar (48kg) faced a tough challenge and went down 0-5 against Tajikistan's Firuzjon Boymatov
With a strong showing from the girls and a positive start in the boys' section, India will look to build on this momentum as the tournament progresses, with several more bouts lined up in the coming days.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive performance by the Indian girls. Winning five bouts on Day 1, including two stoppages, shows real promise. The boys' section also has a good start with Neela's RSC win. Looking forward to more updates from Tashkent! 👍
Mazaa aa gaya! Our girls are on fire! 🔥 Rakhi and Navya ending fights in first round is no joke. And Ovi, Mamta, Lakshmi with 5-0 wins - that's total domination. Hope our boys also pick up pace. Proud moment for India! 🙌
Great to see Indian boxing growing at the grassroots level. Five wins on the opening day is a statement. The girls' technical skills and aggression were on full display. Also credit to the coaching staff for preparing them well for this tournament.
Our young boxers are truly making us proud! 🏆 But I hope equal attention is given to the boys as well. Daksh Pawar's loss should be a learning experience. Every defeat teaches something. Let's support all our athletes! They're all champions in their own right.
Absolutely thrilled! The way Rakhi and Navya won by RSC - that's the kind of aggression we love to see. And Ovi, Mamta, Lakshmi with clean 5-0 verdicts - no doubt about their superiority. This is what happens when we invest in grassroots sports. Well done, girls! 🥊✨
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