India assured 9 medals in U-23 women's boxing at Asian Championships
Synopsis
Nine Indian U-23 women boxers reached the semifinals of the Asian Championships in Jakarta on 8 July — guaranteeing a nine-medal haul. With RSC wins, 5:0 shutouts, and split-decision grit across nine weight categories, this is India's most comprehensive single-day women's boxing performance at the continental level in recent memory.
Key Takeaways
India assured 9 medals in the U-23 women's category at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta on 8 July 2025 .
Tanu (51kg) and Nisha (54kg) both won by 5:0 unanimous decisions in the afternoon session.
Prachi (57kg) stopped Korea's Yejin Oh via RSC in the first round ; Nikita Chand (60kg) won by RSC in the third round.
Kajal (65kg) advanced via a 4:1 split decision over Japan's Arinda Akimoto.
The nine semifinalists span weight categories from 51kg to +80kg , with all in contention for gold.
The championships run from 5 July to 16 July 2025 in Jakarta.
India's U-23 women boxers sealed a guaranteed nine medals at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta on 8 July 2025, with all nine advancing to the semifinals after dominant performances across the quarterfinal stage. The results, spread across afternoon and evening sessions, underline India's growing depth in continental women's boxing.
Afternoon Session Results
Tanu (51kg) opened proceedings with a commanding 5:0 unanimous decision win over Thailand's Kewalin Norasing, while Nisha (54kg) was equally clinical, defeating Kazakhstan's Aliaksar Symbat by the same 5:0 margin. The lone setback of the session came in the 48kg bout, where Nidhi narrowly lost to Kazakhstan's Gulnaz Buribayeva via a 3:2 split decision.
Evening Session Highlights
Prachi (57kg) delivered the most emphatic result of the day, stopping Korea's Yejin Oh via RSC in the first round. Nikita Chand (60kg) followed with a clinical RSC victory over Chinese Taipei's Chen-Xuan Ye in the third round. Kajal (65kg) then edged Japan's Arinda Akimoto in a tightly contested 4:1 split decision to complete a strong evening for the Indian contingent.
India's Semifinal Line-Up
With all nine semifinalists guaranteed podium finishes, India's confirmed medal-winners are: Tanu (51kg), Nisha (54kg), Prachi (57kg), Nikita Chand (60kg), Kajal (65kg), Shivani (70kg), Muskan (75kg), Naina (80kg), and Priyanka (+80kg). Multiple boxers are in contention for gold medals when the semifinals and finals are contested.
What This Means for Indian Boxing
The haul is a significant statement of India's depth at the U-23 level, with boxers across nine weight categories reaching the last four simultaneously. The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships, running from 5 July to 16 July in Jakarta, serve as a critical proving ground for India's pipeline ahead of senior international competitions. Notably, India's women's boxing programme has consistently produced continental-level performers in recent cycles, and this edition reinforces that trajectory.
Point of View
5:0 shutouts, and hard-fought split decisions suggest India is fielding technically rounded boxers, not just physically dominant ones. The real test comes in the semifinals, where gold-medal ambitions will be measured against the region's best. If even half of these nine convert bronze to gold, this edition of the Asian Championships will mark a generational high-water mark for the programme.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India assured at the Asian U-23 Boxing Championships 2025?
India has assured a minimum of 9 medals in the U-23 women's category after all nine boxers in the semifinals are guaranteed podium finishes. The semifinals and finals are yet to be contested, meaning the medal tally could include gold medals.
Which Indian boxers advanced to the U-23 women's semifinals in Jakarta?
The nine Indian semifinalists are Tanu (51kg), Nisha (54kg), Prachi (57kg), Nikita Chand (60kg), Kajal (65kg), Shivani (70kg), Muskan (75kg), Naina (80kg), and Priyanka (+80kg).
What were India's key results in the quarterfinals on 8 July?
Tanu and Nisha won by 5:0 unanimous decisions, Prachi and Nikita Chand won via RSC, and Kajal advanced via a 4:1 split decision. Nidhi (48kg) was the only Indian to lose, going down 3:2 to Kazakhstan's Gulnaz Buribayeva.
When and where is the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships 2025 being held?
The championships are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 5 July to 16 July 2025.
Why is this result significant for Indian women's boxing?
Securing nine simultaneous semifinal berths across nine weight categories in a single day reflects exceptional depth in India's U-23 women's boxing pipeline. It reinforces India's position as one of the top nations in Asian women's boxing at the junior and youth levels.
