Hyderabad: India continued its strong showing at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, with eight boxers advancing to the finals in the men’s and women’s U-23 categories, while seven boxers secured bronze medals after semifinal finishes in Jakarta.
In the U-23 Women’s category, five Indian boxers progressed to the finals.
Nisha (54kg) defeated Hyeju Lee (KOR) by RSC in Round 1, while Nikita Chand (60kg) registered an RSC win in Round 1 against Sarii Kokufu (JPN). Kajal (65kg) secured an RSC victory in Round 2 over Gulzina Melsvek (KGZ). In the higher weight categories, Muskan (75kg) won 5:0 against Toirova Oysha (UZB), and Priyanka (+80kg) recorded a dominant 5:0 win over Panar Seiitkhankyzy (KAZ).
In the U-23 Men’s category, three Indian boxers advanced to the finals.
Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) registered a commanding 5:0 win over his opponent from the Philippines, while Ganga (55kg) edged past his Japanese opponent with a 3:2 split decision. Vanshaj (65kg) also impressed with a 4:1 victory over his Kyrgyzstan opponent to secure his place in the final.
India also added seven bronze medals from the semifinal finishes.
In the U-23 Women’s category, bronze medals were secured by Tanu (51kg), Prachi (57kg), Shivani (70kg) and Naina (80kg).
In the U-23 Men’s category, bronze medals were won by Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg) and Ishan Kataria (+90kg).