India tops U-15 girls standings at Asian Boxing U15 C'ships with 7 gold, 27 medals overall
Synopsis
India sent a clear message about its youth boxing depth in Tashkent: 27 medals, 9 gold, and the top spot in the U-15 girls standings. With multiple weight categories producing champions — not just finalists — this is less a one-off result and more a signal that India's boxing pipeline is maturing ahead of schedule.
Key Takeaways
India finished the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 in Tashkent with 27 medals — 9 gold, 6 silver, 12 bronze .
The U-15 girls topped the category standings with 7 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
Anzee (37kg) , Soniya (40kg) , Tanvi (43kg) , Hanshika Attri (46kg) , Sunaina (58kg) , Bhumika (61kg) , and Angel (70kg) won gold for the girls.
The U-15 boys contributed 2 gold — Yash Kumar (33kg) and Mohd Yasser (58kg) — plus 4 silver and 7 bronze .
India's medal spread across multiple weight categories highlights structural depth, not just individual brilliance.
India claimed the top spot in the U-15 girls medal standings at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, wrapping up the tournament with a total of 27 medals — 9 gold, 6 silver, and 12 bronze across both age groups. The performance, delivered on 14 May 2026, underlined India's growing depth in youth boxing at the continental level.
U-15 Girls Lead the Charge
The U-15 girls contingent was the standout unit, contributing 7 gold, 2 silver, and 5 bronze medals to India's haul. Anzee (37kg) and Soniya (40kg) both delivered commanding 5:0 victories — against Nurzhanat Beknazar (Kazakhstan) and Bominakhon (Uzbekistan) respectively — to claim gold. Tanvi (43kg) clinched her title after her opponent Han-Hsi Chen (Chinese Taipei) retired via ABD in the opening round.
Hanshika Attri (46kg) and Sunaina (58kg) both won by RSC — Attri in the second round against Sabrina Adilkhanova (Kazakhstan), and Sunaina in the first round against Mukaddas Zokirova (Uzbekistan). Bhumika (61kg) added another RSC gold in the second round against Aiaru Faizullayeva (Kazakhstan), while Angel (70kg) sealed the girls' campaign with a 4:1 win over Khonzodabegim Baratova (Uzbekistan).
Silvers went to Akshita (33kg), who lost a close 2:3 decision to Odina Yusupova (Uzbekistan), and Tannvi (64kg), who was beaten 0:5 by Malika Ulugbekova (Uzbekistan).
U-15 Boys Add Two Gold Medals
The U-15 boys contributed 2 gold, 4 silver, and 7 bronze to the overall tally. Yash Kumar (33kg) won a hard-fought 3:2 decision over Sayat Rakhymberdi (Kazakhstan), and Mohd Yasser (58kg) followed with an equally close 3:2 victory against Abdulloh Karimjonov (Uzbekistan).
Four boys settled for silver: Sastha Vasanth Ashok Kumar (37kg) lost 0:5 to Fayozbek Noraliev; Samir Bohra (43kg) went down 1:4 to Beibarys Koishybay (Kazakhstan); Sudarsan Vasudeva Chandak (52kg) fell 0:5 to Javohir Nematjonov (Uzbekistan); and Ronak Parag Lokhande (67kg) suffered an RSC loss in the first round to Amanzhan Zhanay (Kazakhstan).
India's Overall Campaign in Context
The 27-medal haul — spanning both U-15 boys and girls categories — marks one of India's strongest showings at an Asian youth boxing championship. Notably, the girls' unit alone matched or outperformed many national delegations in total gold count. This comes amid a broader push by the Boxing Federation of India to build a pipeline of talent below the senior level, with continental youth tournaments serving as key selection benchmarks.
What This Means Going Forward
Several of the gold medallists — including Anzee, Angel, and Yash Kumar — are likely to enter the national radar for upcoming U-17 and junior-level competitions. The depth shown across weight categories, rather than reliance on one or two standout athletes, signals a structural improvement in India's youth boxing ecosystem. The Boxing Federation of India is expected to review performances ahead of the next selection cycle.
Point of View
But the more telling detail is the distribution — seven different girls winning gold across seven different weight classes. That is not a talent spike; that is a system working. The real question is whether the Boxing Federation of India has the follow-through infrastructure — consistent coaching, competitive exposure, and injury management — to convert these U-15 champions into senior medallists, a transition that has historically been India's weakest link in combat sports.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals did India win at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026?
India won a total of 27 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 in Tashkent — 9 gold, 6 silver, and 12 bronze across the U-15 boys and girls categories.
Which Indian boxers won gold at the U-15 girls event?
Seven Indian girls won gold: Anzee (37kg), Soniya (40kg), Tanvi (43kg), Hanshika Attri (46kg), Sunaina (58kg), Bhumika (61kg), and Angel (70kg). Their combined performance placed India at the top of the U-15 girls medal standings.
Which Indian boys won gold at the Asian U15 Boxing Championships?
Yash Kumar (33kg) and Mohd Yasser (58kg) claimed gold for India in the U-15 boys category, both winning by narrow 3:2 decisions against opponents from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan respectively.
Where were the Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 held?
The Asian Boxing U15 Championships 2026 were held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with the finals taking place on 14 May 2026.
Why is India's performance at the Asian U15 Boxing Championships significant?
India's 27-medal haul — including topping the U-15 girls standings — signals growing depth in the country's youth boxing pipeline. The spread of gold medals across multiple weight categories, rather than concentration in one or two events, points to a broader improvement in grassroots development under the Boxing Federation of India.
