Did Nisha and Muskan Bring Home Gold at the Asian U19 Boxing Championships?
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Key Takeaways
- Nisha and Muskan clinched gold medals at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships.
- India returned with a total of nine medals: 2 golds, 5 silvers, and 2 bronzes.
- The championships were held in Bangkok, Thailand.
- India's boxing talent showcases potential against strong nations.
- A total of 40 Indian boxers are competing at the event.
Bangkok, Aug 10 (NationPress) The emerging talent of India's young female boxers was on full display at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 held in Bangkok, Thailand, where Nisha (54kg) and Muskan (57kg) secured gold medals, while five others achieved silver standings. Out of the ten Indian boxers competing in this category, nine are set to return home with medals, comprising 2 golds, 5 silvers, and 2 bronzes, reinforcing India's position as an up-and-coming boxing powerhouse alongside nations like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and China.
Nisha kicked off India's medal tally by dominating the final round against Sirui Yang from China, sealing a 4:1 victory. Following her lead, Muskan adopted an aggressive strategy that helped her secure a 3:2 split decision against Kazakhstan’s Ayazhan Ermek in the next bout.
The ongoing U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships offer a significant opportunity for India’s promising talents to demonstrate their abilities against some of the most formidable opponents in Asia. A robust contingent of 40 boxers has been sent by India, with an equal division of 20 in each age category, featuring a blend of seasoned champions and up-and-coming talents who have garnered attention in domestic competitions.
Later in the day, three additional boxers will compete in the men's finals. India is also guaranteed 13 medals in the U22 category, with five boxers vying for gold on Monday.
In the finals for gold on Sunday, Vini faced defeat against Uzbekistan's Sevara Mamatova in the 60kg final, while Nisha succumbed to Japan's Arinda Akimoto with a score of 4:1 in the 65kg championship.
In higher weight classes, Aarti Kumari (75kg) lost to China's Tongtong Gu, and Kritika Wasan (80kg) fell short by a score of 2:3 against Kazakhstan’s Kuralay Yeginbaikyzy. Parchi Tokas (80+kg) also experienced a similar loss against Uzbekistan's Sobirakhon Shakhobidinova.