Tashkent [Uzbekistan], May 9 (ANI): India’s younger boxing contingent delivered a stellar efficiency on the Asian U17 Boxing Championships, with 5 boxers advancing to the semifinals and confirming not less than 5 medals for the nation.
In the quarterfinals, Yash Yadav (50kg) secured a hard-fought 4:1 victory over Kubanychbek Bolushov of Kyrgyzstan (KGZ). Nivesh Pal (54kg) continued the dominance, registering a unanimous 5:0 win in opposition to Shingen Kanai of Japan (JPN) to guide his place within the semifinals, based on a launch.
In the 70kg class, Naman Kumar produced a commanding efficiency, defeating Ruzibek Miravotov of Tajikistan (TJK) with a 5:0 resolution. Lakshay Phogat (75kg) additionally impressed, securing a scientific 5:0 victory over Cheng-En Li of Chinese Taipei (TPE) to progress to the final 4.
In different outcomes, Karung Albertson (60kg) went down 0:5 in opposition to Emir Mukhit of Kazakhstan (KAZ). Ranveer (66kg) suffered a 0:5 defeat in opposition to Islam Suleimanogly of Kazakhstan (KAZ), whereas Siddhant (+80kg) misplaced 0:5 to Sabyrzhan Sagym of Kazakhstan (KAZ), ending their campaigns.
With 4 extra medals confirmed at this time, India’s complete tally within the U-17 boys class now stands at 5. The Indian contingent will look to construct on this momentum and push for high podium finishes within the semifinal stage. (ANI)