Daijiworld Media Network - Amman
Amman, Apr 30: India has clinched the top spot in the medal tally at the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships, amassing a remarkable total of 25 medals, including 11 gold medals. This dominant performance was largely fueled by an exceptional showing from the young Indian female boxers.
The Indian girls' U-15 contingent delivered a stellar performance, securing an impressive 10 gold medals and four bronze medals across all 15 weight categories. Notably, they emerged victorious in every single title bout they contested in the finals.
The girls' U-15 finals began with a hard-fought victory for Komal (30–33 kg), who narrowly defeated Kazakhstan’s Aiaru Onggarbek with a close 3:2 split decision. Following her lead, Khushi Ahlawat (35 kg) secured a convincing 4:1 win against her opponent, while Tamanna (37 kg) sealed her gold medal with a second-round RSC (Referee Stops Contest).
Continuing the golden streak, Svi (40 kg), Milky Meinam (43 kg), Princi (52 kg), Navya (58 kg), Sunaina (61 kg), Trushana Mohite (67 kg), and Vanshika (70+ kg) all demonstrated their dominance by winning their respective bouts unanimously, completing a clean sweep of gold medals in the finals for the girls’ U-15 squad.
Expressing his elation from Amman regarding the U-15 team's achievement, BFI president-chairman, Interim Committee, Ajay Singh, stated, “What an incredible evening for Indian boxing. Hearing the national anthem play eleven times and seeing India topping the charts filled us all with pride. I heartily congratulate our 25 Under-15 medallists on this outstanding achievement; these are our future Olympic Champions, and they’ve made the nation proud."
He further added, "But, India’s campaign isn’t over yet. Seven of our Under-17 boxers will step into the ring for finals on the last day, and we’ll be backing them all the way from the sidelines. Such performances confirm our belief that India's national anthem will play again and again in the coming years in boxing arenas around the world."
In the boys' U-15 category, four Indian boxers reached the finals. Sanskar Vinod (35 kg) secured the sole gold medal for the boys, while three others finished with silver medals, adding to the seven bronze medals won earlier. Prior to the finals, India had already secured a commendable tally of 43 medals, comprising 25 in the U-15 category and 18 in the U-17 category, with the U-17 finals scheduled for Wednesday.
Rudraksh Singh Khaidem (46 kg), Abhijeet (61 kg), and Lakshay Phogat (64 kg) settled for silver medals after facing tough competition against boxers from Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Iraq, respectively.
The focus now shifts to the U-17 finals on Day 11, where seven determined Indian boxers will compete for gold medals, aiming to conclude the tournament on a high note for the nation.
Day 10 Results:
Boys’ U-15 - Finals
• 35 kg: Sanskar Vinod (IND) def. Sarmat Shokarimov (UZB) – WP 5:0 (Win on Points)
• 46 kg: Rudraksh Singh Khaidem (IND) lost to Yevhenii Kovach (UKR) – WP 0:5
• 61 kg: Abhijeet (IND) lost to Khadyatulloh Saydullaev (UZB) – WP 0:5
• 64 kg: Lakshay Phogat (IND) lost to Sajjad Saleem (IRQ) – WP 0:5
Girls’ U-15 - Finals
• 30-33 kg: Komal (IND) def. Aiaru Onggarbek (KAZ) – WP 3:2
• 35 kg: Khushi Ahlawat (IND) def. Anelya Ordabek (KAZ) – WP 4:1
• 37 kg: Tamanna (IND) def. Sabinakhon Kamizdjonova (UZB) – RSC R2 (Referee Stops Contest - Round 2)
• 40 kg: Svi (IND) def. Tomiris Satybaldy (KAZ) – WP 5:0
• 43 kg: Milky Meinam (IND) def. Raykhona Alimkhanova (---) – WP 5:0
• 52 kg: Princi (IND) def. Lama Alhusamiah (JOR) – WP 5:0
• 58 kg: Navya (IND) def. Vira Vasylenko (UKR) – WP 5:0
• 61 kg: Sunaina (IND) def. Ailin Khojamberdiyeva (KAZ) – WP 4:1
• 67 kg: Trushana Mohite (IND) def. Ziada Suienaly (---) – WP 5:0
• 70+ kg: Vanshika (IND) def. Perizat Malik (KAZ) – WP 5:0