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India's young boxers are making waves at an international event in China. The U-17 team has secured impressive victories against multiple countries including China and Iran. Their performance showcases India's growing boxing talent on the global stage. Meanwhile, the senior team is preparing in the UK for upcoming World Championships.

Key Points: Indian Junior Boxers Impress at Belt and Road International Youth Gala

  • India sent 40 U-17 boxers selected from National Championships
  • Junior girls Khushi Chand and Priya both won by RSC against China
  • Dhruv Kharb and Ritesh Kumar secured 5-0 victories against Iran and Kyrgyzstan
  • BFI also sent senior team to UK camp for World Championships prep
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Indian junior boxers impress at international training camp-cum-competition in China

India's U-17 boxing team shines in China with dominant wins over China, Iran, and Kyrgyzstan at the international training camp and tournament in Xinjiang.

"Khushi Chand (46 kg) defeating China by RSC in the 3rd round - Event Report"

Xinjiang

, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala, an International Training Camp and Tournament for U-17, U-19, and U-23, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15–30, 2025. Organised by the Chinese Boxing Federation and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Government, the event has brought together top youth boxing talent from across the globe.

India has sent a 59-member contingent comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, 6 support staff, and 1 Referee & Judge. 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.

On August 25, the junior girls began their bouts, with Khushi Chand (46 kg) defeating China by RSC in the 3rd round in Ring A, and Priya (66kg) also defeating China by RSC in the 3rd round in Ring B.

On the same day, the junior boys delivered strong performances with Dhruv Kharb (46kg) defeating Iran’s Akbari Maghsoudian Amirmahdi 5:0, Ritesh Kumar (57kg) overpowering Kyrgyzstan’s Ergeshov Alikhan 5:0, and Aryan (60kg) advancing against Kazakhstan’s Dulat Aziz via disqualification. Despite losses for Lanchenba Singh, Sahil Duhan, and Bhavya Pratap, the team displayed resilience against experienced opponents.

The competition phase of the tournament continues till August 29 in Urumqi and Yili, with both boys and girls aiming to showcase India’s emerging boxing talent on the international stage.

Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has sent a strong 27-member Indian senior boxing contingent to Sheffield, United Kingdom, for a high-intensity combined training camp in the lead-up to the World Boxing Championships. The move is part of BFI’s continued efforts to give Indian boxers international exposure and the best possible preparation by ensuring they acclimatise to conditions well before the tournament.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud of our junior athletes! The fact that they're competing in China and winning against strong opponents speaks volumes about their training and dedication. Hope BFI continues to provide such international exposure.
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Ananya R
Great to see both boys and girls performing well. Dhruv Kharb and Ritesh Kumar winning 5-0 against Iran and Kyrgyzstan shows our technical superiority. But we need to work on consistency across all weight categories.
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Vikram M
International exposure at this young age is crucial. Well done BFI for sending such a large contingent. These experiences will help them handle pressure better in bigger tournaments like Asian Games and Olympics.
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Sarah B
Impressive results! But I hope the organizers are ensuring proper safety and fair judging for all athletes. Sometimes in these international events, home advantage can be a factor. Still, our kids are doing brilliantly! 👏
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Karthik V
The future of Indian boxing looks bright! These young athletes are getting the right platform at the right time. Hope they continue to get government support and proper training facilities back home too.

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