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Asian Under-23 Boxing: India’s Six Medal Haul Highlights Depth Across Weight Classes
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News Analysis IndiaReporter
July 10, 2026
04:01 PM
At the Asian Under‑19 and Under‑23 Boxing Championships held in Jakarta, India’s men’s team demonstrated remarkable breadth. Six athletes have clinched medals after advancing to the semifinals. Vishwa Nath (50 kg) recorded a 5‑0 win over Saudi Arabia’s Ibrahim Aljohani, and Ganga (55 kg) repeated the scoreline against Vietnam’s Quang Lok Tran. Vansh (65 kg) secured a 4‑1 triumph over Kazakhstan’s Asilkhun Koshereb, while Hitesh (70 kg) dispatched Indonesia’s Radianshya with a first‑round knockout. The remaining medalists – Neeraj (75 kg) and Ishan Katoria (+90 kg) – complete a six‑medal collection that reflects India’s growing talent pool in the continent’s premier boxing event.
