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India's Golden Triumph: Youth Boxers Make History at Asian Games in Bahrain

India's young boxing stars delivered an outstanding performance at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain. Three female boxers - Khushi Chand, Ahaana Sharma, and Chandrika Pujari - all won gold medals in their respective weight categories. The team added a silver from Lanchenba Singh and a bronze from Anant Deshmukh to complete their record-breaking haul. This historic achievement marks India's best-ever performance in youth boxing at the continental level.

Key Points: India Wins Three Gold Medals at Asian Youth Boxing Championships

  • Khushi Chand wins gold with 4:1 victory over China's Luo Jinxiu
  • Ahaana Sharma secures gold via RSC stoppage in first round
  • Chandrika Pujari completes golden hat-trick with dominant 5:0 decision
  • Lanchenba Singh earns silver in hard-fought boys' 50kg final
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India secure best boxing medals tally in youth boxing, bag three golds at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Indian youth boxers secure historic medal haul with three golds, one silver, and one bronze at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, marking best-ever performance.

"India's youth boxers have firmly stamped their authority on the Asian stage - Boxing Federation of India"

Manama, October 30

India's young boxing contingent achieved a milestone at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, securing an impressive tally of medals, including three gold, one silver, and one bronze, marking the nation's best-ever performance in youth boxing at the continental level.

In a gold-filled morning session, Khushi Chand (46kg) opened India's tally with a confident 4:1 victory over China's Luo Jinxiu, showcasing superior ring control and precision. Ahaana Sharma (50kg) followed with a statement win, forcing a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in Round 1 against Ma Jong Hyang of South Korea. Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg) then completed India's golden hat-trick, dominating Uzbekistan's Muhammadova Kumriniso in a commanding 5:0 decision, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

The medal count could rise even higher: Harnoor Kaur (66kg) and Anshika (+80kg) are set to compete in their respective finals in the evening session, with India eyeing a potential record haul of gold medals.

In the boys' final, Lanchenba Singh Moibungkhongbam (50kg) displayed tremendous skill and heart but narrowly missed gold, settling for silver after a tough bout against Kazakhstan's Nurmakhan Zhumagali. Earlier, Anant Deshmukh (66kg) had secured bronze, rounding off a stellar campaign for the Indian contingent.

With five medals, including three golds, India's youth boxers have firmly stamped their authority on the Asian stage. The success reflects the effectiveness of the national youth boxing program and the rigorous training camp held at NS NIS Patiala under the guidance of Head Coaches Vinod Kumar (boys) and Jitender Raj Singh (girls).

This performance signals a promising new generation ready to shine on the global stage, according to a release.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is fantastic news! Our girls completely dominated with three golds. Ahaana Sharma's RSC victory in Round 1 shows the level of talent we're producing. Kudos to the coaches and training staff at NIS Patiala!
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Sarah B
Heartbreak for Lanchenba Singh - he fought so well but missed gold by a narrow margin. Still, silver is a huge achievement. These young athletes are showing incredible dedication and spirit.
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Arjun K
While this is great news, I hope the government and sports authorities continue to provide proper support and infrastructure. We've seen many promising athletes fade away due to lack of sustained support. Let's not repeat those mistakes.
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Kavya N
Beating China, South Korea, and Uzbekistan - that's no small feat! Our boxers are competing with the best in Asia and coming out on top. Can't wait to see Harnoor and Anshika in the finals tonight! 🥇
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Michael C
Impressive performance from the Indian contingent! The systematic approach with proper training camps is clearly paying dividends. This could be the beginning of India becoming a boxing powerhouse.

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