Jakarta [India], July 13 (ANI): India continued their robust exhibiting on the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships with eight boxers advancing to the finals throughout males’s and girls’s U-23 classes, whereas seven boxers secured bronze medals after semifinal finishes in Jakarta, in response to a press launch.
In the U-23 Women’s class, 5 Indian boxers progressed to the finals. Nisha (54kg) defeated Hyeju Lee (KOR) by RSC in Round 1, whereas Nikita Chand (60kg) registered an RSC win in Round 1 in opposition to Sarii Kokufu (JPN). Kajal (65kg) secured an RSC victory in Round 2 over Gulzina Melsvek (KGZ). In the upper weights, Muskan (75kg) gained 5:0 in opposition to Toirova Oysha (UZB), and Priyanka (+80kg) recorded a dominant 5:0 win over Panar Seiitkhankyzy (KAZ).
In the U-23 Men’s class, however, three Indian boxers superior to the finals. Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) delivered a commanding 5:0 win over his Philippines opponent, whereas Ganga (55kg) edged previous Japan with a 3:2 break up determination. Vanshaj (65kg) additionally impressed with a 4:1 victory over Kyrgyzstan to safe his place within the remaining.
India additionally added seven bronze medals from semifinal finishes. In the U-23 Women’s class, bronze medals had been secured by Tanu (51kg), Prachi (57kg), Shivani (70kg), and Naina (80kg).
In the U-23 Men’s class, bronze medals had been gained by Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg), and Ishan Kataria (+90kg).
With these outcomes, India has strengthened its robust medal haul on the continental occasion, showcasing depth throughout each males’s and girls’s divisions.
The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from July 5 to 16. (ANI)