8 Indian boxers enter finals at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships
Jakarta, July 13
India continued their strong showing at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships with eight boxers advancing to the finals across men's and women's U-23 categories, while seven boxers secured bronze medals after semifinal finishes in Jakarta, according to a press release.
In the U-23 Women's category, five Indian boxers progressed to the finals. Nisha (54kg) defeated Hyeju Lee (KOR) by RSC in Round 1, while Nikita Chand (60kg) registered an RSC win in Round 1 against Sarii Kokufu (JPN). Kajal (65kg) secured an RSC victory in Round 2 over Gulzina Melsvek (KGZ). In the higher weights, Muskan (75kg) won 5:0 against Toirova Oysha (UZB), and Priyanka (+80kg) recorded a dominant 5:0 win over Panar Seiitkhankyzy (KAZ).
In the U-23 Men's category, on the other hand, three Indian boxers advanced to the finals. Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) delivered a commanding 5:0 win over his Philippines opponent, while Ganga (55kg) edged past Japan with a 3:2 split decision. Vanshaj (65kg) also impressed with a 4:1 victory over Kyrgyzstan to secure his place in the final.
India also added seven bronze medals from semifinal finishes. In the U-23 Women's category, bronze medals were secured by Tanu (51kg), Prachi (57kg), Shivani (70kg), and Naina (80kg).
In the U-23 Men's category, bronze medals were won by Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg), and Ishan Kataria (+90kg).
With these results, India has reinforced its strong medal haul at the continental event, showcasing depth across both men's and women's divisions.
The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 5 to 16.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Excellent to see such depth in women's boxing! Five in the finals is no small feat. Kajal and Muskan's 5:0 wins are particularly impressive. This is the result of systematic grassroots development. More power to these champions! 💪
Finally some good news! While many focus on cricket, these boxers are quietly bringing glory to the nation. Vishvanath Suresh's 5:0 win deserves special mention. The government should invest more in Olympic sports like boxing to build on this momentum.
Amazing effort by all our boxers! But I feel for the seven who won bronze - reaching the semis is commendable in itself. Hitesh, Neeraj, and Ishan Kataria in the men's category fought well. These experiences will make them stronger for future championships. Keep your heads high! 🙏
This is brilliant! But I hope the federation is also focusing on providing these boxers with world-class training facilities and exposure. We have the talent, but we need to ensure they can compete at the highest level consistently. The medals are great, but the system needs more support.
So proud to see our girls dominating! Priyanka in +80kg winning 5:0 is outstanding - that's total control of the bout. And Ganga's split decision win shows mental toughness under pressure. The future of Indian boxing looks very bright indeed! 🌟
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