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India's junior boxing contingent has made a spectacular showing in China with 26 confirmed medals already secured. The U-17 boys and girls teams dominated their matches against tough international opponents from multiple countries. Selected from national championships, these young athletes displayed impressive skill and determination in the ring. The competition continues as India looks to convert these semifinal positions into gold medals.

Key Points: Indian Junior Boxers Secure 26 Medals at Belt and Road Gala China

  • Indian U-17 boxers reached 26 semifinals ensuring medal tally
  • Team selected from 6th Junior National Boxing Championships 2025
  • Junior girls dominated with wins against China and Korea opponents
  • Junior boys showed grit with standout performances in multiple weight categories
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Indian boxers secure 26 medals on Day 3 at Belt and Road Youth Boxing Gala in China

India's U-17 boxers dominate Day 3 in China with 26 confirmed medals after strong semifinal wins against opponents from China, Korea, and Uzbekistan.

"India's junior boys and girls stole the spotlight with a string of strong wins - Boxing Federation of India"

Xinjiang, August 28

India's junior boys and girls stole the spotlight with a string of strong wins at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, in Xinjiang, China. With 26 semifinalists, India has ensured a tally of 26 confirmed medals.

India has sent a 58-member contingent comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, 6 support staff, and 1 Referee & Judge, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

Only U-17 boys and girls are representing India at this edition. The team was selected from the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championships 2025, with medalists across Asian Youth Games and Non-Asian Youth Games weight categories earning a place.

The semifinalists include Dhruv Kharb (46kg), Uday Singh (46kg), Falak (48kg), Piyush (50kg), Aditya (52kg), Udham Singh Raghav (54kg), Ashish (54kg), Devendra Chaudhary (75kg), Jaideep Singh Hanjra (80kg), and Loven Gulia (+80kg) who defeated tough opponents from China, Korea, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan to reach the last four.

On August 27, the Indian junior girls dominated the ring with emphatic victories. Khushi (46kg), Bhakti (50kg), Radhamani (60kg), Harsika (60kg), Diya (66kg), Priya (66kg), Laxmi (46kg), Chahat (60kg), Himanshi (66kg), Harnoor (66kg), and Prachi Khatri (+80kg) all secured impressive wins against tough opponents from China and Korea.

The junior boys also displayed grit, with standout performances from Falak, Piyush, Udham Singh Raghav, Devendra Chaudhary, and Loven Gulia, ensuring India's strong presence in the latter stages, according to the BFI press release.

The competition phase of the tournament continues till August 29 in Urumqi and Yili, where India's junior boxers will look to build on this momentum and showcase their rising talent on the international stage.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see India performing so well in China! Beating opponents from boxing powerhouses like Uzbekistan and Korea shows our growing strength in the sport. Hope this momentum continues till finals 🥊
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Aditya G
While the medal count is impressive, I hope BFI is also focusing on long-term development of these athletes. We need proper support systems to ensure they don't fade away after junior levels.
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Meera T
So proud of our young champions! Especially the girls - Khushi, Bhakti, Radhamani and others showing that Indian women can dominate in combat sports too. More power to them! 👏
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Vikram M
Excellent performance! But why are we only sending U-17 teams? Shouldn't our U-19 and U-23 boxers also get such international exposure? BFI needs to expand opportunities for all age groups.
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Sarah B
Amazing to see India's boxing talent shining internationally! These young athletes deserve more media coverage and recognition. Hope they get the support they need to turn professional.

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