Did Deepak and Naman Tanwar Lead India to Glory at the Thailand Open 2025?

Bangkok, June 1 (NationPress) Deepak and Naman Tanwar led India's charge at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, bringing home two gold medals as part of a remarkable total of eight medals. In a field filled with fierce international contenders and despite having limited experience, the Indian boxers showcased their exceptional talent throughout the week.

This impressive performance highlights a promising new chapter in Indian boxing, offering renewed optimism for its future.

Deepak secured the men’s 75kg gold medal with a commanding 5:0 victory against Abdurakhimov Javokhir from Uzbekistan, while Naman Tanwar triumphed over Han Xuezhen of China with a 4:1 scoreline in the final of the 90kg category.

In the women’s 80+kg final, Kiran narrowly missed out on gold, losing 2:3 to Yeldana Talipova from Kazakhstan, settling for a silver medal.

Commenting on India’s success, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Mr. Ajay Singh stated: “I extend my warmest congratulations to our medallists at the Thailand Open. This accomplishment showcases the increasing depth and consistency our boxers are exhibiting on the global stage. They have demonstrated composure, skill, and tactical intelligence against some of the world’s elite, particularly in the heavier weight classes this time around. This is a clear indication that our developmental systems are effective. As we now shift our focus to the second leg of the World Cup in Kazakhstan, we carry this momentum forward with confidence. Our objective is clear: to continue enhancing our performance and elevating our standards.”

Five Indian women boxers also returned home with bronze medals. Tamanna (51kg), Priya (57kg), Sanju (60kg), Saneh (70kg), and Lalfakmawii Ralte (80kg) delivered strong performances to secure podium finishes.

On Sunday, Deepak opened India's gold medal account with an impressive win over Abdurakhimov. He started cautiously but took control of the bout midway through the first round and maintained his dominance.

In the 90kg final, Tanwar adopted an aggressive strategy from the outset against Han, dominating the initial rounds. Although the Chinese boxer mounted a comeback in the third round, Tanwar’s earlier lead proved insurmountable.

However, an unfortunate incident led to the disqualification of Indian boxer Anshul Gill (90+kg), who was barred from the finals despite having won his semi-final bout after a complaint from the Uzbekistan coach.

The Indian team reinforced their status as a leading boxing nation with their strong performance at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament. Competing against formidable international rivals, these boxers—who previously excelled at the national level—rose to the occasion, demonstrating India's depth in talent. This noteworthy outing not only provided valuable international experience but also marked a significant advancement in India's Boxing Chapter 2.0.

India entered a formidable 19-member contingent into this prestigious boxing tournament, organized under the auspices of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, attracting skilled athletes from powerhouse nations such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.

Previously, Indian boxers had secured six medals, including a gold, at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil and are now preparing for the second leg at the end of this month in Kazakhstan, with the World Boxing Cup Finals set to take place in New Delhi later this year.