India secures 6 medals in U-23 men's boxing at Asian Championships in Jakarta
Synopsis
Six Indian U-23 men's boxers are through to the semifinals at the Asian Championships in Jakarta, guaranteeing a half-dozen medals in a single category. With Vishvanath's 5:0 demolition leading the charge and Hitesh's first-round RSC adding the highlight reel, India's junior boxing depth is on full continental display — and the medal tally is only going up.
Key Takeaways
India assured six medals in the U-23 men's category at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta after quarterfinal results on 11 July .
Semifinalists: Vishvanath (50kg) , Ganga (55kg) , Vanshaj (65kg) , Hitesh (70kg) , Neeraj (75kg) , and Ishan Kataria (+90kg) .
Hitesh produced the standout win, stopping Indonesia's Radiyansyah via RSC in the first round .
Aryan Malik , Rocky Chaudhary , and Hemant Sangwan were eliminated at the quarterfinal stage.
India's U-19 women's boxers also advanced in numbers, with Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari , Joyshree Devi , Prachi , Chahat , Gunjan , and Anshika all progressing.
The championships run from 5 to 16 July 2025 in Jakarta .
India's U-23 men's boxers guaranteed six medals at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta on Friday, 11 July 2025, after six athletes advanced to the semifinals following the quarterfinal round. The results cement India's status as one of the continent's most consistent boxing nations at the junior level.
Dominant Quarterfinal Wins
Asian champion Vishvanath (50kg) set the tone with a commanding 5:0 shutout of Saudi Arabia's Ibrahim Aljohani, continuing his unbeaten run at the tournament. Ganga (55kg) was equally clinical, defeating Vietnam's Quang Loc Tran by an identical 5:0 margin.
Vanshaj (65kg) edged Kazakhstan's Assylkhan Kosherbay 4:1, while Hitesh (70kg) produced the most emphatic result of the session, stopping Indonesia's Radiyansyah via RSC in the first round. Neeraj (75kg) and Ishan Kataria (+90kg) also progressed to the last four to complete India's six-man semifinal contingent.
Setbacks in Closely Fought Bouts
Aryan Malik (80kg) and Rocky Chaudhary (85kg) were eliminated in 4:1 and 4:0 decisions respectively, going down despite competitive performances. Hemant Sangwan (90kg) faced the toughest draw of the day, losing 5:0 to Uzbekistan's Samir Sobirov.
U-19 Women Extend India's Strong Showing
India's U-19 women's boxers added further momentum on the same day. Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari (51kg) and Joyshree Devi (54kg) both recorded 5:0 victories over Kazakhstani opponents, while Prachi (57kg) swept past Uzbekistan's Robiya Ravshanova by the same scoreline.
Chahat (60kg) secured a 5:0 win over Kazakhstan's Zhasmin Abramyan, Gunjan (48kg) advanced on a 3:0 split decision against Mongolia's Altanzul Altangadas, and Anshika (75kg) earned a hard-fought 4:1 victory over Kazakhstan's Altyngul Aimukhan.
What This Means for Indian Boxing
The breadth of India's performance — spanning multiple weight categories in both age groups — underlines the depth of the country's emerging boxing pipeline. The Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships run from 5 to 16 July in Jakarta and serve as a critical proving ground ahead of senior continental and world-level competition. With semifinals still to come, India's medal count is set to rise further.
Point of View
From 50kg to +90kg, is as significant as the medal count itself. Historically, India's boxing depth has been concentrated in a handful of weight divisions; this performance suggests that gap is narrowing. The real measure, however, comes in the semifinals: converting assured bronze into silver or gold is where the programme's ceiling will be tested.
NationPress
10 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has India assured at the Asian U-23 Boxing Championships 2025?
India has assured at least six medals in the U-23 men's category after six boxers advanced to the semifinals at the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta. The actual tally could rise further depending on semifinal and final results.
Who are India's U-23 men's boxing semifinalists in Jakarta?
The six Indian semifinalists are Vishvanath (50kg), Ganga (55kg), Vanshaj (65kg), Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg), and Ishan Kataria (+90kg). All six are guaranteed at least a bronze medal.
What was the standout result for India in the U-23 men's quarterfinals?
Hitesh (70kg) produced the most decisive performance, stopping Indonesia's Radiyansyah via RSC in the first round. Asian champion Vishvanath (50kg) also impressed with a commanding 5:0 win over Saudi Arabia's Ibrahim Aljohani.
Which Indian U-23 men's boxers were eliminated in the quarterfinals?
Aryan Malik (80kg) lost 4:1, Rocky Chaudhary (85kg) lost 4:0, and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) was beaten 5:0 by Uzbekistan's Samir Sobirov. All three exited at the quarterfinal stage.
When and where are the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships being held?
The championships are being held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from 5 to 16 July 2025. The event serves as a key continental platform for emerging boxing talent from across Asia.
