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India's Golden Gloves: Youth Boxers Make History at Asian Games

India's young boxing stars delivered an unforgettable performance at the Asian Youth Games. Three female boxers secured gold medals in dominant fashion during the morning session. The boys' team contributed valuable silver and bronze medals to the impressive tally. This historic achievement signals a bright future for Indian boxing on the international stage.

Key Points: Indian Youth Boxers Win Record 3 Gold Medals in Bahrain

  • Khushi Chand opens India's tally with 4:1 victory over China's Luo Jinxiu
  • Ahaana Sharma forces RSC stoppage in first round against North Korean opponent
  • Lanchenba Singh earns silver after narrow loss to Kazakhstan's Zhumagali
  • Success reflects effectiveness of national youth boxing program at NS NIS Patiala
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Indian boxers shine at Asian Youth Games with record medal haul

Indian youth boxing team makes history at Asian Youth Games 2025 with three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze in Bahrain, marking best-ever performance.

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

Manama, Oct 30

India’s young boxing contingent achieved a historic milestone at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, finishing with an impressive three gold, one silver and one bronze medal, marking the nation’s best-ever performance in youth boxing at the continental level.

In a golden 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 the People’s Republic of Korea. Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg) then completed India’s golden hat-trick, dominating Uzbekistan’s Muhammadova Kumriniso in a commanding 5:0 decision.

The medal count could rise even higher as 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 remarkable performance not only reinforces India’s growing dominance in Asian boxing but also signals a promising new generation ready to shine on the global stage.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Ahaana Sharma's RSC victory in Round 1 shows the kind of dominance we need in international boxing. These girls are absolutely smashing it! The training at NIS Patiala is clearly paying off. Jai Hind! 🥊
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Rohit P
Heart goes out to Lanchenba Singh who fought so hard but missed gold by a narrow margin. Silver is still a fantastic achievement! These young athletes are the future of Indian boxing. Let's support them all the way!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows boxing globally, this is genuinely impressive. Beating established boxing nations like China, North Korea, and Uzbekistan shows India's rising boxing program. The girls especially dominated!
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Vikram M
While celebrating this success, we need to ensure these young talents get proper support and don't fade away like many promising athletes do. Hope the boxing federation has a long-term plan for them.
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Kavya N
Three gold medals already! And two more finals to go! Our girls are absolutely killing it in the ring. This is the kind of sports news that makes my day. Bas ab Olympics mein bhi aise hi performance dikhana hai! 🙏

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