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Indian Girls Dominate Day 1 of Asian Boxing U17 C’ships 2026 with 5 Wins

Indian U-17 girls’ boxers dominated Day 1 of the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, winning five matches. Rakhi (48kg) defeated her Sri Lankan opponent by RSC in the first round, while Ovi (50kg) and Mamta (52kg) won 5-0 against Iran and Thailand respectively. Lakshmi (54kg) beat Korea 5-0, and Navya (57kg) won by RSC in Round 1 against Vietnam. In the boys’ category, Neela Narendra Kumar won by RSC, but Daksh Pawar lost 0-5.

Key Points: Indian Girls Dominate Asian Boxing U17 C’ships 2026 Day 1

  • Rakhi wins by RSC in first round against Sri Lanka
  • Ovi and Mamta secure 5-0 wins over Iran and Thailand
  • Lakshmi dominates Korea 5-0
  • Navya wins by RSC in Round 1 against Vietnam
  • Neela Narendra Kumar wins for boys, Daksh Pawar loses
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Asian Boxing U17 C'ships 2026: Indian Girls dominate day 1 with five convincing wins

India’s U-17 girls’ boxers win five bouts on Day 1 of Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, led by Rakhi, Ovi, Mamta, Lakshmi, and Navya.

"Rakhi (48kg) led the charge with a commanding performance, defeating her Sri Lankan opponent via RSC in the very first round. - Tournament Report"

Tashkent, May 3

India's U-17 girls' boxers delivered a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 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.

- IANS

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Sneha F
So happy to see this! My daughter is also into boxing and these girls are real role models. Ovi vs Iran and Mamta vs Thailand were particularly impressive. The way they controlled their bouts shows how much hard work goes into it. Keep shining girls! ✨
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Raghav A
While the results are fantastic, we must remember that Day 1 performance is just the beginning. Tougher opponents await especially from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and China. Hope our coaching staff prepares them well for the later rounds. Also, props to Daksh Pawar for taking on a tough Tajikistani opponent.
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Ananya R
Rakhi with an RSC in the very first round, and Navya also winning by RSC? That's what I call sending a message! Our girls' contingent is showing real intent. The boys section also has promise with Neela Narendra Kumar's win. India is truly emerging as a boxing powerhouse at youth level. 👏
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Arjun K
As a sports enthusiast, this makes me so hopeful. 5-0 wins against Iran, Thailand, and Korea - these are not minnows in boxing. Our girls are technically sound and physically dominant. But the real test will be when they face the Central Asian boxers who are traditionally strong. Still, what a start!
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Kavya N
I'm just thrilled to see girls from small towns of India making it big on international stage. Mamta and Lakshmi's names suggest they come from humble backgrounds. This is what sports does - it gives everyone an equal platform. Indian women's boxing is in safe hands! 🥇

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