The Indian boxing brigade extended its golden streak into day two of the 2026 Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Boxing Championship in Tashkent, racking up wins that signal a bright future for the sport in the country.
Boys Under-15 action saw Nongpoknganba Meitei Oina outclass Kazakhstan’s Abdurkhman Vushanlo 5:0, matched by Prashant’s identical scoreline over Bakdaulat Akhmet. Mohammad Yasar’s explosive first-round RSC against Akbarzhan Nabidjanov highlighted India’s punching power.
Nivesh Pal’s clean 5:0 sweep past Adilat Galiyev and Ranveer’s walkover propelled more Indians forward. Setbacks came for Lilmani Singh Lukram, RSC’d in round three by Azizbek Egamberganov, and Mehul Rana, halted early versus Ayan Bauerzhan.
Evening Under-17 boys’ bouts featured Pal Nivesh’s repeat 5:0 masterclass on Galiyev, Ranveer’s ABD over Chen, and Lakshya Phogat’s blistering RSC in round one against Arachchila. Pradeep and Hanzra Jaydeep Singh bowed 0:5 to Saidullaev and Alipamis.
Recapping the girls’ Under-17 opener: Rakhi’s dominant RSC, Ovi’s 5:0 on Iran, Mamta’s 5:0 thriller over Thailand – a perfect start.
These performances underscore India’s rising prowess in youth boxing. As the tournament progresses, the young pugilists are not just competing; they’re redefining standards, drawing cheers from fans back home and positioning India as a force in Asian boxing.
