India's U-17 Girls Shine at Asian Boxing Championships 2026

The Indian U-17 girls' boxing team made a remarkable start at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, achieving five victories on the first day. Rakhi, Ovi, Mamta, Lakshmi, and Navya all showcased their skills with impressive wins. In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar also shone with a first-round victory, while Daksh Pawar faced a tough match. As the tournament progresses, India looks to build on this strong momentum.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 3, 2026, 23:41 IST

Outstanding Performances by Indian U-17 Girls

The Indian U-17 girls' boxing team kicked off their journey at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026 with an impressive display, achieving five victories on the opening day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Rakhi (48kg) set the tone by decisively defeating her opponent from Sri Lanka through a referee stop contest (RSC) in the first round.

Following this strong start, Ovi (50kg) secured a unanimous 5-0 win against her Iranian rival, while Mamta (52kg) showcased her skills with another 5-0 victory over a Thai boxer. Lakshmi (54kg) continued the trend, dominating her match against Korea with a clear 5-0 decision. Navya (57kg) concluded a remarkable day for the Indian team by winning via RSC in Round 1 against Vietnam.

Boys' Category Highlights

In the boys' events, Neela Narendra Kumar (46kg) delivered an impressive performance, achieving a first-round RSC victory over Khalid Alhossah from Saudi Arabia. However, Daksh Pawar (48kg) faced a challenging match and lost 0-5 to Tajikistan's Firuzjon Boymatov.

With the girls' strong performances and a promising start in the boys' category, India aims to maintain this momentum as the tournament continues, with more matches scheduled in the upcoming days.