Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing: India bags two gold, a silver in U-23 men's finals; finish with silver in U-19
Jakarta, July 16
India concluded their campaign in the men's section of 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, Indonesia, on Thursday.
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. 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.
Earlier, India capped off a stellar campaign in the women's section of 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, Indonesia, on Wednesday.
In the U-19 women's category, India secured two gold and six silver medals, underlining the depth of its youth programme. 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.
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.
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.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Very proud of the women's team too! Five gold medals is phenomenal. Chandrika and Nisha's dominant wins show that our women boxers are world-class. Need more support for these athletes from the government and private sector.
Impressive results across the board! The U-19 boys fought hard even though they settled for silver. Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are tough opponents, so these close fights are valuable experience for future competitions.
Our boxing program is definitely on the right track. But we need to work on converting silvers to golds, especially in the U-19 category. Uzbekistan seems to have an edge there. More international exposure and better coaching will help bridge this gap. Kamya karo, keep pushing! 👊
5 gold, 10 silver, 4 bronze in women's boxing - that's incredible depth! India is becoming a powerhouse in Asian boxing. Hopefully this translates to Olympic medals in the coming years.
Great to see such strong performances from across India. But honestly, we need more investment in grassroots boxing in smaller towns and villages. Our boxers have the talent, but better facilities and coaching can make them unstoppable. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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