Asian Boxing Championships: Priya Dominates While Jadumani Battles Hard Against Top Seed
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Ulaanbaatar, March 31 (NationPress) In a remarkable performance, India's Priya achieved a commanding 5:0 victory, while Jadumani Singh put up a fierce fight against the top-seeded Japanese boxer on Day 2 of the Asian Boxing Championships.
Competing in the women's 60kg division, Priya showcased exceptional skill and focus, earning a unanimous decision win over Rimma Volossenko from Kazakhstan, allowing her to advance to the next round.
Her next challenge will be against Chengyu Yang of China, the No. 2 seed in her category, setting the stage for an exciting match.
In the men’s 55kg division, Jadumani engaged in a nail-biting contest against Rui Yamaguchi from Japan, narrowly losing with a 2-3 split decision. Yamaguchi, the top seed, entered the tournament with impressive accolades, including a silver medal from the Astana event and a bronze at the Boxing World Cup Finals, which made him a leading contender.
Despite the challenge, Jadumani matched his opponent blow for blow, making it one of the tightest contests of the day.
The Indian boxing team is demonstrating resilience and skill as they navigate the early rounds of this esteemed tournament.
The Asian Boxing Championships 2026 features premier boxing talent from across Asia, with every bout crucial for determining who advances to the medal rounds.
On Day 1, Preeti Pawar and Deepak had already established a strong presence for India.
In the women’s 54kg category, Preeti, a gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered an impressive performance, winning 5-0 against Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova, a previous Asian U22 champion (2025).
Meanwhile, in the men’s 70kg category, Deepak, who has earned a silver medal at the Boxam Elite International 2026 and a bronze at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships 2022, claimed a narrow victory with a 3-2 split decision over Khavasbek Asadullaev from Uzbekistan.