Asian Boxing Championships: Aditya Dominates Day 4 with 5-0 Win, Prepares for Match Against Madaminov
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Ulaanbaatar, April 2 (NationPress) India's exceptional boxer Aditya exhibited a stellar performance to achieve a decisive victory on Day 4 of the Asian Boxing Championships on Thursday.
Fighting in the men's 65kg division, the reigning national champion dominated Saudi Arabia's Mousa Alhawsaw with a 5-0 unanimous decision, showcasing control and accuracy throughout the match.
Recently crowned with a gold medal at the 9th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship in January, Aditya commanded the ring, dictating the rhythm and demonstrating superior skills against his opponent.
By clinching this victory, Aditya advanced to the next stage, where he is scheduled to face Uzbekistan's Abdulloh Madaminov in what promises to be an exciting match.
The Asian Boxing Championships 2026 brings together elite boxing talent from across Asia, with each bout playing a vital role in the journey toward the medal rounds.
On Day 1, Preeti Pawar and Deepak from India kicked off the competition impressively.
In the women's 54kg category, Preeti, who won gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered a strong performance, defeating Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova, a former Asian U22 champion (2025), with a 5-0 unanimous decision.
In the men's 70kg division, Deepak, a silver medalist at the Boxam Elite International 2026 and bronze winner at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships 2022, achieved a narrow 3-2 split decision victory over Uzbekistan's Khavasbek Asadullaev.
On Day 2, India's Priya registered a commanding 5:0 win, while Jadumani Singh pushed the top seed to the limit.
In the women’s 60kg category, Priya showcased her skills, securing a 5-0 unanimous decision over Kazakhstan’s Rimma Volossenko.
In the men’s 55kg category, Jadumani fought a tightly contested match against Japan’s Rui Yamaguchi, ultimately losing 2-3 in a split decision.
India's success continued on Day 3, as Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin delivered impressive performances, advancing in their respective weight classes.
In the men's 50kg division, Vishvanath showcased remarkable technical prowess and ring awareness, dominating Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov and winning with a 5-0 unanimous decision.
Meanwhile, in the men’s 60kg category, Sachin maintained his composure against Mongolia’s Buyandalai Bayarkhuu, winning 4-1 in a closely fought match.