Indian U-15 girls boxers storm into 9 finals at Asian Championships in Tashkent
Synopsis
India's U-15 girls boxing contingent delivered a mixed but ultimately strong semifinal showing at the Asian Championships in Tashkent, securing nine finalists across 14 weight categories. Dominant RSC victories in lower and mid-weight divisions offset losses in the 35kg, 49kg, 52kg, and 70+kg brackets, setting up an intriguing finals day for Indian youth boxing.
Key Takeaways
Nine Indian U-15 girls boxers advanced to the finals of the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent on 9 May .
Akshita (30–33kg), Anzee (37kg), Soniya (40kg), Tanvi (43kg), Hanshika Attri (46kg), Sunaina (58kg), Bhumika (61kg), and Tannvi (64kg) secured victories, with multiple RSC wins.
Jiya (35kg), Khushi Rana (49kg), Knishka (52kg), Aashvi (67kg), and Manvi (70+kg) were eliminated in the semifinals.
India's youth boxing team demonstrated strength in lower and mid-weight divisions with dominant performances.
India's U-15 girls delivered a commanding performance in the semifinals of the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent on 9 May, with nine boxers advancing to the finals following dominant displays across multiple weight categories.
Dominant victories in lower weight divisions
In the 30–33kg category, Akshita registered an emphatic win by RSC (Referee Stopped Contest) in the second round against Ayazhan Marat of Kazakhstan. At 37kg, Anzee continued India's strong run with a convincing 5:0 victory over Sarvinoz Riskulova of Uzbekistan, while Soniya at 40kg also secured a dominant 5:0 win against Diana Mendigarayeva of Kazakhstan.
Mid-weight category breakthroughs
In the 43kg division, Tanvi clinched a win by RSC in the second round against Sezim Nurlubek of Kazakhstan. Hanshika Attri at 46kg followed with an impressive RSC victory in the first round over Yuhui Cheon of Korea. Sunaina at 58kg delivered a strong performance, winning by RSC in the first round against Ardak Abdikhan of Kazakhstan.
Upper weight division performances
In the 61kg category, Bhumika secured a win by RSC in the second round against Chiao-Ying Chang of Chinese Taipei. Tannvi at 64kg registered a hard-fought 4:1 victory over Yasmin Jautkhanova of Kazakhstan to progress to the finals. However, in the heavier divisions, Aashvi at 67kg lost by RSC in the second round against Nurgul Sakhi of Kazakhstan, while Manvi at 70+kg went down 0:5 against Zahro Daniyorova of Uzbekistan.
Setbacks in middle categories
Not all Indian boxers progressed smoothly. Jiya at 35kg fought a close bout but lost 1:4 by split decision against Malika Moldogazieva of Kyrgyzstan. In the 49kg category, Khushi Rana lost 0:5 to Zebiniso Abdullayeva of Uzbekistan, and Knishka at 52kg also went down 0:5 against Samal Tolepbergen of Kazakhstan.
Road ahead
With nine finalists confirmed, the Indian U-15 girls team will now focus on converting this strong semifinal showing into medal finishes in the championship finals. The team's overall performance underscores India's emerging strength in youth boxing across multiple weight categories.
Point of View
But the loss of five semifinalists — including shutouts in 49kg and 52kg — suggests uneven depth across weight classes. The RSC-heavy wins in lower divisions are encouraging, but finals day will test whether dominance in semifinals translates to medals against opponents who have also proven their mettle. The team's performance hints at emerging talent but also the competitive gap that still exists in certain categories.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Indian U-15 girls boxers reached the finals at the Asian Championships 2026?
Nine Indian U-15 girls boxers advanced to the finals of the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent. They qualified following dominant performances in the semifinals across multiple weight categories on 9 May.
Which Indian boxers won by RSC (Referee Stopped Contest) in the semifinals?
Akshita (30–33kg), Tanvi (43kg), Hanshika Attri (46kg), Sunaina (58kg), and Bhumika (61kg) all secured RSC victories. These wins came in either the first or second round, demonstrating dominant performances.
Which Indian U-15 boxers were eliminated in the semifinals?
Jiya (35kg), Khushi Rana (49kg), Knishka (52kg), Aashvi (67kg), and Manvi (70+kg) were eliminated. Jiya lost by split decision, while the others lost by unanimous decisions or RSC.
Where and when were the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 semifinals held?
The semifinals of the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026 were held in Tashkent on 9 May 2026. The finals are scheduled to follow, with Indian boxers competing across multiple weight divisions.
What was the overall Indian performance in the U-15 girls semifinals?
India had a mixed semifinal showing with nine finalists advancing but five boxers eliminated. The team demonstrated strength in lower and mid-weight divisions with multiple RSC victories, but faced setbacks in the 35kg, 49kg, 52kg, and heavier weight categories.
