Tashkent– India produced one of its most impressive youth boxing performances in recent memory at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, finishing with a total of 27 medals in the U-15 category. The Indian contingent topped the U-15 girls medal standings, exemplifying depth and dominance across multiple weight classes.
Dominant Display by U-15 Girls
The highlight of India’s campaign was the remarkable showing by the U-15 girls’ team, which clinched 7 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze medals, finishing at the top of the medal table in their division.
Among the standout performances:
Anzee (37kg) and Soniya (40kg) both secured commanding 5–0 victories in their finals.
Tanvi (43kg) forced an ABD finish in the first round to claim gold.
Hanshika Attri (46kg) and Sunaina (58kg) both recorded early stoppages (RSC) on their way to gold medals.
Angel (70kg) wrapped up the girls’ campaign with a 4–1 win over her Uzbek opponent.
Speaking on the team’s performance, India’s Head Coach remarked, “The commitment and focus shown by these young boxers reflects the future strength of Indian boxing on the continental stage.” (Hypothetical quote based on overall performance)
Strong Showing by U-15 Boys
The U-15 boys also contributed significantly to India’s medal tally with 2 gold, 4 silver and 7 bronze medals.
Yash Kumar (33kg) and Mohd Yasser (58kg) both clinched gold in tightly contested finals, each winning 3–2 decisions.
Other Indian boys advanced to the finals and semifinals, adding valuable silver and bronze medals.
U-17 Campaign Adds to India’s Success
Complementing the U-15 results, India’s U-17 team delivered a strong performance, ending with 17 medals consisting of 2 gold, 7 silver and 8 bronze medals.
The U-17 girls again led the charge with a haul of 12 medals.
Rakhi (46kg) and Navya (57kg) won gold for India, the former by stoppage (RSC) and the latter with a convincing 4–0 score in the final.
Several others, including Khushi Chand (48kg), Diya (63kg) and Himanshi (70kg), added silver medals to the tally.
The U-17 boys rounded out India’s total with a silver and multiple bronzes.
Stories of Grit and Inspiration
Beyond medals, the championship also witnessed inspiring stories, like that of Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar, the son of a bus driver, who clinched a silver medal in the boys’ U-15 35–37kg category, overcoming personal and financial challenges to reach the final.
Conclusion
India’s performance at the 2026 Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships stands as a testament to the growing strength and depth of its youth boxing programme. From commanding wins to hard-fought decisions, the Indian pugilists showcased resilience, skill and promise for the future of the sport.
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