Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships: India clinches 3 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze in women's section
Jakarta, July 15
India capped off a stellar campaign in the women's section at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, securing a total of five gold, 10 silver, and four bronze medals across U-19 and U-23 categories in the finals held in Jakarta on Wednesday.
In the U-19 women's category, India secured two gold and six silver medals, underlining the depth of its youth programme, according to a press release.
Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari (51kg) delivered a dominant performance to clinch gold with a 5:0 win over Uzbekistan's Nazokat Mardonova, while Prachi also secured gold with a convincing victory over Indonesia's Dira Artika.
India's other finalists in the U-19 category put up strong fights but settled for silver, contributing to the team's overall tally.
In the U-23 women's category, India registered an equally impressive showing with one gold, four silver, and four bronze medals.
Nisha (54kg) led the charge with a commanding 5:0 victory over Japan's Koiin Kokufu to clinch gold. India's other gold medallists in the category continued their strong form to finish on top of the podium.
Meanwhile, Nikita Chand (60kg), Kajal (65kg), and Muskan (75kg) fought hard in their respective finals but settled for silver after facing strong opponents from Uzbekistan. The bronze medals came from semifinal finishes, further highlighting India's consistency across weight categories.
India's overall performance in the women's section reflects its growing dominance in age-group boxing at the continental level, with a strong pipeline of talent delivering across both U-19 and U-23 divisions.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Impressive tally! But I hope the silver medallists also get proper support and recognition. They fought hard and it's not easy to win silver at this level. 👏
Amazing performance by our girls! Nisha (54kg) beating a Japanese opponent 5-0 is brilliant. This shows our grassroots training is working well. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Great to see Indian women boxers dominating at the Asian level. But I hope the government also invests more in training facilities and nutrition for these young athletes. Many come from humble backgrounds. 🤔
This is just the beginning. If we keep nurturing talent at the district and state levels, we can become a global power in boxing. Kudos to the coaches and support staff! 🌟
Proud moment for the nation! But we need to focus on converting these silvers into golds. The Uzbeks are tough opponents and we must learn from their training methods. Still, a brilliant achievement overall.
Incredible to see so many young girls from different states making their mark. This is what 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' should be about - empowering our daughters to excel in sports like boxing!
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