Indian boys confirm five medals at Asian U17 Boxing C'ships in Tashkent
Synopsis
India's U-17 boxing boys secured five medals at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, with Yash Yadav, Nivesh Pal, Naman Kumar, and Lakshay Phogat all advancing to semifinals. The girls' contingent proved even stronger, confirming 12 medals and establishing India as a dominant force in continental youth boxing.
Key Takeaways
Five Indian boys advanced to semifinals at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent on 8 May , confirming at least five medals .
Yash Yadav (50kg) won 4:1 over Kyrgyzstan; Nivesh Pal (54kg) defeated Japan 5:0 ; Naman Kumar (70kg) beat Tajikistan 5:0 ; Lakshay Phogat (75kg) won 5:0 over Chinese Taipei.
Karung Albertson , Ranveer , and Siddhant exited after losses to Kazakhstan boxers.
India's U-17 girls confirmed 12 medals , with Rakhi , Khushi , Mamta , Laxmi , Navya , and Ishika advancing.
India's young boxing contingent delivered a stellar performance at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent on 8 May, with five boxers advancing to the semifinals and securing at least five medals for the country.
Quarterfinal victories
Yash Yadav (50kg) secured a hard-fought 4:1 victory over Kubanychbek Bolushov of Kyrgyzstan. Nivesh Pal (54kg) registered a unanimous 5:0 win against Shingen Kanai of Japan to book his semifinal spot. In the 70kg category, Naman Kumar produced a commanding performance, defeating Ruzibek Miravotov of Tajikistan with a 5:0 decision.
Lakshay Phogat (75kg) impressed with a clinical 5:0 victory over Cheng-En Li of Chinese Taipei to progress to the last four. These four victories, combined with an earlier semifinal qualification, confirmed India's medal haul at five in the boys U-17 category.
Early exits
Karung Albertson (60kg) went down 0:5 against Emir Mukhit of Kazakhstan. Ranveer (66kg) suffered a 0:5 defeat against Islam Suleimanogly of Kazakhstan, while Siddhant (+80kg) lost 0:5 to Sabyrzhan Sagym of Kazakhstan, ending their campaigns at the continental championship.
Girls' dominance continues
India's U-17 girls contingent extended their dominance, with 12 medals confirmed at the championship. Rakhi (46kg) secured a 5:0 victory over Chinese Taipei, while Khushi (48kg) won via first-round RSC against Korea. Mamta (52kg) added to the tally with a strong Round 2 RSC win against Jordan.
Laxmi (54kg) registered a third-round RSC victory over Mongolia, while Navya (57kg) outclassed her Chinese opponent with a dominant 5:0 win. Ishika (60kg) sealed a Round 2 RSC win against Mongolia, underscoring India's strong continental presence across both categories.
Point of View
While the girls' 12-medal performance establishes them as the dominant force in Asian U-17 boxing. This isn't a flash; it's a structural shift in India's continental standing in amateur boxing. If these boxers sustain momentum through senior ranks, India could challenge traditional powerhouses like Kazakhstan and China within a decade.
NationPress
12 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indian boxers advanced to semifinals at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships?
Five Indian boys advanced to the semifinals at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent on 8 May, securing at least five medals for India. They are Yash Yadav (50kg), Nivesh Pal (54kg), Naman Kumar (70kg), Lakshay Phogat (75kg), and one other semifinalist.
What were the results of India's quarterfinal matches?
Yash Yadav won 4:1 over Kubanychbek Bolushov of Kyrgyzstan; Nivesh Pal defeated Shingen Kanai of Japan 5:0; Naman Kumar beat Ruzibek Miravotov of Tajikistan 5:0; Lakshay Phogat won 5:0 over Cheng-En Li of Chinese Taipei. Karung Albertson, Ranveer, and Siddhant were eliminated after losses to Kazakhstan boxers.
How many medals has India's U-17 girls' contingent confirmed?
India's U-17 girls have confirmed 12 medals at the Asian U17 Boxing Championships. Boxers including Rakhi, Khushi, Mamta, Laxmi, Navya, and Ishika have secured medals through quarterfinal and earlier rounds.
Where is the Asian U17 Boxing Championships being held?
The Asian U17 Boxing Championships are being held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The quarterfinal results were announced on 8 May.
