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Indian Boys Clinch 5 Medals at Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026

Indian boys confirmed five medals at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships 2026 in Tashkent after a strong quarterfinal showing. Yash Yadav (50kg) defeated Kubanychbek Bolushov of Kyrgyzstan 4-1, while Nivesh Pal (54kg) and Naman Kumar (70kg) won 5-0 against Japanese and Tajikistani opponents respectively. Lakshay Phogat (75kg) also secured a 5-0 win over Cheng-En Li of Chinese Taipei. Three Indian boxers lost to Kazakh opponents, but the contingent now has five medals and aims for top finishes in semifinals.

Key Points: Indian Boys Win 5 Medals at Asian U17 Boxing C'ships

  • Five Indian boxers reach semifinals
  • Yash Yadav wins 4-1 against Kyrgyzstan
  • Nivesh Pal, Naman Kumar, Lakshay Phogat win 5-0
  • Three Indian boxers eliminated by Kazakhstan opponents
  • India's total medal tally in U17 boys category now five
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Asian U17 Boxing C'ships 2026: Indian boys confirm 5 medals with strong QF showing

India's young boxers shine at Asian U17 Championships in Tashkent, with five boys advancing to semifinals and confirming at least five medals.

"India's young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships - Indian Boxing Federation"

Tashkent, May 9

India's young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships, with five boxers advancing to the semifinals and confirming at least five medals for the country.

In the quarterfinals, Yash Yadav (50kg) secured a hard-fought 4:1 victory over Kubanychbek Bolushov of Kyrgyzstan (KGZ). Nivesh Pal (54kg) continued the dominance, registering a unanimous 5:0 win against Shingen Kanai of Japan (JPN) to book his place in the semifinals, according to a release.

In the 70kg category, Naman Kumar produced a commanding performance, defeating Ruzibek Miravotov of Tajikistan (TJK) with a 5:0 decision. Lakshay Phogat (75kg) also impressed, securing a clinical 5:0 victory over Cheng-En Li of Chinese Taipei (TPE) to progress to the last four.

In other results, Karung Albertson (60kg) went down 0:5 against Emir Mukhit of Kazakhstan (KAZ). Ranveer (66kg) suffered a 0:5 defeat against Islam Suleimanogly of Kazakhstan (KAZ), while Siddhant (+80kg) lost 0:5 to Sabyrzhan Sagym of Kazakhstan (KAZ), ending their campaigns.

With four more medals confirmed today, India's total tally in the U-17 boys category now stands at five. The Indian contingent will look to build on this momentum and push for top podium finishes in the semifinal stage.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy to see so many from Haryana and nearby states doing well. Phogat, Yadav, Pal – these surnames are becoming synonymous with boxing excellence. Also, respect to the boys who lost, it's all part of the journey.
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David E
Nice to see India's boxing depth at the U17 level. But it's concerning that all three defeats came against Kazakhstan. They are traditionally strong and we need to study their techniques to close that gap. Nonetheless, 5 medals is commendable at this stage.
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Rohit P
Wah! Nivesh Pal ka unanimous decision against Japanese boxer is pure class. Japan is no joke in boxing, so 5-0 is massive. Naman Kumar also showed great composure. These boys should get more exposure tours to build on this momentum.
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Sarah B
Impressive results from India's youth program. While the competition isn't the highest level yet, 5 medals from a tournament is a good sign for the future. I'm curious to see how they develop over the next 5 years. The semifinals will be the real test though.
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Vikram M
Excellent performance by the Indian boys! Yash Yadav and Naman Kumar especially stood out with their clinical wins. But we must not get complacent – the Kazakh boxers are tough and we lost to them in 3 bouts. Need better preparation and coaching for those matchups. Still, 5 medals is a fantastic achievement! 🔥

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