How Did Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, Anant Deshmukh, Ahaana, and Dhruv Contribute to India's Winning Streak at the Asian Youth Games?
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Key Takeaways
- Lamchemnba defeated his opponent from the Philippines 4-1.
- Udham Singh and Anant Deshmukh both achieved unanimous 5-0 victories.
- Ahaana forced a referee stoppage against Kyrgyzstan's Amantaieva.
- Dhruv won against Bakytbekov Alinur from Kyrgyzstan.
- India's boxing team is competing in 14 weight categories.
Manama, Oct 25 (NationPress) Team India’s young boxers have continued their remarkable journey at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, achieving four additional victories as Lamchemnba, Udham Singh, and Anant Deshmukh claimed decisive wins on Saturday. Their success followed impressive displays from Ahaana and Dhruv on Friday at Exhibition World Bahrain.
Leading the charge on Saturday, Lamchemnba showcased exceptional reflexes and strong control, defeating his opponent from the Philippines with a score of 4-1, adding another confident win for India. Udham Singh followed with a perfect performance against Thailand, winning 5-0, while Anant Deshmukh dominated his bout against Tajikistan with another unanimous victory of 5-0, highlighting India’s technical prowess and thorough preparation.
On the previous day, Ahaana secured a commanding victory over Amantaieva from Kyrgyzstan, forcing a referee stoppage (RSC) in the second round after delivering a series of impactful punches. Dhruv displayed impressive tactical discipline, overcoming Bakytbekov Alinur from Kyrgyzstan with a 4-1 decision to advance further.
With consistent performances from both the boys’ and girls’ teams, India is gaining significant momentum in this continental event. The 23-member squad is competing across 14 weight categories (7 boys and 7 girls) in the U17 division after a rigorous pre-Games training camp at NS NIS Patiala under the guidance of national coaches Vinod Kumar and Jitender Raj Singh.
The boxing competition will run through October 30, with India’s young pugilists eager to maintain their winning streak and aim for podium finishes in the upcoming rounds.
Earlier on Friday, India’s young boxers kicked off their campaign at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 impressively, with Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari recording consecutive victories in the preliminary rounds at Exhibition World Bahrain – Hall 9.
Continuing the positive momentum, Khushi Chand delivered a composed performance in the Girls’ 46kg category, defeating Reem Al-Ramahi from Jordan by a unanimous 5-0 decision. She showcased sharp movement and tactical discipline throughout the match to secure a well-deserved victory and advance to the next stage.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, Devendra Choudhary opened India’s campaign with a dominant performance in the Boys’ 75kg pre-quarterfinal bout, outclassing his opponent to progress to the next round. His strategic approach and superior ring skills ensured India’s first triumph of the tournament.