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Indian boxers Sagar and Harsh delivered impressive performances at the U22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok. Sagar dominated Bhutan’s Tashi Yoezer, while Harsh outclassed China’s Jiabao Yuan. The Indian contingent, however, faced mixed results with losses in other weight categories. The event serves as a crucial platform for India’s rising boxing talents.

Key Points: Sagar and Harsh Dominate at U22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok

  • Sagar dominates Bhutan’s Tashi Yoezer in men’s 55kg bout
  • Harsh outplays China’s Jiabao Yuan in tactical 60kg match
  • Mixed results for India with losses in 50kg and 65kg categories
  • Strong 40-member Indian contingent competes in U19 and U22 events
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U22 Asian Boxing Championships: Sagar, Harsh register dominant wins to advance

Indian boxers Sagar and Harsh secure commanding wins at U22 Asian Boxing Championships, advancing to the next round in Bangkok.

"Sagar was clearly the better boxer in all three rounds against Bhutan’s Tashi Yoezer. – BFI Release"

Bangkok, August 2

Sagar (men's 55kg) and Harsh (men's 60kg) registered dominant wins to advance to the next round of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Saturday, according to a release from BFI.

Sagar was clearly the better boxer in all three rounds against Bhutan's Tashi Yoezer, while Harsh played a tactically smart bout to beat China's Jiabao Yuan in yet another mixed day for the Indian contingent.

The U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships provide India's rising stars a platform to showcase their skills and determination against some of Asia's toughest opponents.

India has fielded a strong contingent of 40 boxers -- 20 in each age group -- with a perfect mix of proven champions and potential talents who have impressed in the domestic circuit.

Among the other Indians in fray on Saturday, Vishvanath Suresh took the fight to Uzbekistan's Behruz Kholdorov but lost 3:2 in the men's 50kg category, while Preet Malik went down 4:1 against Ilya Kalinin of Kazakhstan in the men's 65kg category.

In women's 51kg category, Devika Ghorpade lost 0:5 against Vietnam's Thi Ngoc Tran Nyugen while Kartik Dalal went down by a similar margin against Philippines Brandon Soriano in the men's 70kg bout.

Earlier, the Indian boxing contingent had a mixed day at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025, which kicked off on Friday in Bangkok, Thailand, with Suman Kumari giving them a winning star, but three other boxers could not get the desired result despite putting up a strong fight against much stronger opponents.

The U19 Asian Boxing Championships provide India's rising stars a platform to showcase their skills and determination against some of Asia's toughest opponents.

- ANI

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Priya S
Mixed results but that's part of sports. The losses against Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan show we still need to work on our technique at international level. BFI should arrange more exposure trips for these young boxers.
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Rohit P
Harsh's tactical approach was brilliant! Beating a Chinese boxer is always special. These championships are crucial for our athletes' development. Hope the government continues supporting boxing at grassroots level.
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Sarah B
While the wins are great, I'm concerned about the 0-5 losses. Are we providing enough scientific training and nutrition to our young boxers? Other Asian countries seem ahead in sports science.
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Kavya N
So proud of our young champions! 👏 Remember these are U19/U22 boxers - they're still learning. The experience matters more than medals at this stage. Wishing the entire contingent the very best for upcoming matches!
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Michael C
Impressive showing against Bhutan and China. But the losses highlight we need more international-standard coaches. Maybe hire some Cuban or Russian experts? They produce world champions consistently.
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Divya L
These young athletes are our future Olympic medal hopes! The government should increase funding for boxing academies across India, especially in smaller towns where raw talent often goes unnoticed.

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