Asian U-19, U-23 Boxing Championships: India secures two gold, one silver in U-23 Men's final; U-19 boxers finish with silver
Jakarta, July 16
India concluded its campaign in the men's section at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships with strong performances in the finals, securing two gold and one silver medal in U-23, while U-19 boxers added two silver medals in Jakarta.
In the U-23 men's finals, India delivered an impressive showing with two gold medal finishes. Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) clinched gold after a closely fought 3:2 victory over Japan's Daichi Iwai, according to a press release.
Ganga (55kg) also secured gold, edging past Kazakhstan's Bexulatn Boranbek by a 3:2 split decision. Vanshaj (65kg) fought valiantly in the final but settled for silver after a 4:1 loss to Uzbekistan's Ilkhomjon Ergashev.
In the U-19 men's finals, Indian boxers put up spirited efforts but finished with silver medals. Aditya (55kg) went down to Uzbekistan's Elyor Rustamov by 5:0, while Shubham Rajput (90kg) lost to Uzbekistan's Asadbek Sultanboev by 5:0.
The results highlight India's strong presence in the men's competition, particularly in the U-23 category, with gold medal-winning performances against top international opponents.
The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, held in Jakarta from July 5 to July 16, 2026, showcased the rising talent across the continent, with Indian boxers delivering commendable performances across categories.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Proud moment for Indian boxing! Two gold in U-23 is no small feat. But we need to work on the U-19 category - losing 5:0 to Uzbekistan shows there's a gap. Still, great effort by all boxers.
This is brilliant! Vishvanath and Ganga showing their class against Japan and Kazakhstan. Boxing is finally getting the attention it deserves in India. 👏
Great results but we need to improve our performance against Uzbekistan. They dominated the U-19 finals. Hope the federation focuses on technical aspects. Nonetheless, congratulations to all medalists! 🥇🥈
Shubham Rajput and Aditya gave their best - silver is still a big achievement at this level. The future looks bright for Indian boxing. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
So happy to see young boxers making their mark internationally! The split decisions show they're competing at the highest level. More power to them! 💪
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