India Maintains Winning Momentum at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships
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Synopsis
In Amman, Jordan, Indian boxers excelled at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships with three victories on Day 2. Tikam Singh, a School Games Federation of India gold medallist, dominated his match, while Udham Singh and Rahul Gariya also secured impressive wins.
Key Takeaways
- Three victories for India on Day 2.
- Tikam Singh won with an RSC in the third round.
- Udham Singh achieved a clean 5-0 victory.
- Rahul Gariya secured an RSC win in the first round.
- India has a strong contingent of 56 youth boxers.
Amman, April 21 (NationPress) Indian boxers have showcased their exceptional skill at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships held in Amman, Jordan, achieving three remarkable victories on Day 2. The 2024 SGFI gold medallist Tikam Singh (52kg) showcased his prowess against Ali Almesmari from the UAE, concluding the match with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.
Udham Singh (54kg) demonstrated his boxing finesse by outclassing Iran’s Mohammadparsa Motevalianastanehsari, securing a decisive 5-0 win. Meanwhile, Rahul Gariya in the 57kg category overwhelmed Li Shou-Xun from Chinese Taipei, achieving an RSC victory in the first round.
India kicked off its campaign with a strong start, notching two impressive wins on the opening day, as Hardik Dahiya (43kg) and Rudraksh Singh (46kg) triumphed in their preliminary bouts.
This championship marks the inaugural event organized by Asian Boxing, receiving endorsement from both the Olympic Council of Asia and the recently established World Boxing. India has fielded a formidable 56-member youth boxing contingent, comprising 30 U-15 and 26 U-17 boxers for this continental event.
The U-15 roster includes Ravi Sihag, who earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Asian School Boys Championship in Al Ain, along with Trushna Mohite, the 2024 sub-junior national girls boxing champion (64-67 kg).
Noteworthy athletes in the U-17 boys’ category include Sahil Duhan and Devansh, who clinched silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the 2024 Asian Junior Championship.
Among the U-17 girls, medalists such as Samiksha Singh, Anshika, and Khushi Chand have also made their mark at the 2024 Asian School Boys & Girls Boxing Championships held in Al Ain, UAE.
Day 2 Results - Men’s U-17
52 kg: Tikam Singh (IND) def. Ali Almesmari (UAE) – RSC (Round 3)
54 kg: Udham Singh (IND) def. Mohammadparsa Motevalianastanehsari (IRI) – WP 5:0
57 kg: Rahul Gariya (IND) def. Li Shou-Xun (TPE) – RSC (Round 1)
