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Seven Indian Women Reach U19 Semifinals, Bolstering Medal Haul at Asian Youth Boxing Championships

India has secured eight U22 medals, with nine U19 boxers set for their semifinal bouts in Bangkok.

Overview

  • Two Indian men—Shivam and Mausam Suhag—had already booked U19 semifinal berths over the weekend and were joined on Tuesday by seven women boxers who won their quarterfinal bouts to guarantee medals.
  • Semifinalists in the U22 division include Bhawna Sharma and Yatri Patel—whose quarterfinal wins opened India’s medal tally—joined by Priya, Paranjal Yadav, Harsh, Neeraj, Rockey Chaudhary and Ishan Kataria.
  • The 40-member Indian contingent comprises an equal split of 20 boxers in each age group underlining the Boxing Federation of India’s long-term investment in youth pathways.
  • Semifinal contests begin on Tuesday with India aiming to upgrade its assured medals into gold and silver podium finishes.
  • The concurrent U19 and U22 Championships in Bangkok offer India’s rising stars exposure to top continental competition and underscore the depth of the nation’s youth boxing program.