Knockout Streak: Indian Boxers Unleash Power at Asian U-15 & U-17 Championships

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Indian boxers continued their remarkable winning streak at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, with a series of commanding performances across both age groups.

Key Highlights:

Indian pugilists posted three emphatic victories on Day 2, reinforcing their dominance at the continental event.
School Games Federation of India (SGFI) 2024 gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg, U-17) overpowered Ali Almesmari of UAE, forcing a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
Udham Singh (54kg, U-17) delivered a clinical display, outboxing Iran’s Mohammadparsa Motevalianastanehsari to win by a unanimous 5-0 decision.
In the 57kg (U-17) category, Rahul Gariya overwhelmed Li Shou-Xun of Chinese Taipei, securing an RSC win in the opening round.
India began its campaign with two dominant wins on the opening day, as Hardik Dahiya (43kg, U-15) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg, U-15) both registered clean 5-0 victories in their preliminary bouts.
The Indian contingent is one of the largest at the event, featuring a robust 56-member squad (30 U-15 and 26 U-17 boxers).
Notable names include U-15 bronze medallist Ravi Sihag and sub-junior national girls champion Trushna Mohite, along with U-17 standouts Sahil Duhan, Devansh, Samiksha Singh, Anshika, and Khushi Chand—all previous continental medallists.
This championship marks the first event organized by Asian Boxing, endorsed by the Olympic Council of Asia and the newly formed World Boxing.
The Indian team’s stellar start underlines the nation’s growing strength in youth boxing, setting a high bar for the remainder of the tournament.

Source: IANS