Indian young boxers have put on a brilliant performance at the Under-22 Asian Boxing Championships, entering the finals. Indian players have overpowered their opponents in various weight categories with tremendous rhythm and confidence.
Sports News: India's emerging boxers have made the country proud by delivering a stellar performance at the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025. In the competition, four Indian boxers have secured a place in the finals, raising hopes for gold medals. Neeraj, Ishaan Kataria, Yatri Patel, and Priya have entered the finals with outstanding victories in their respective categories, while several other Indian boxers have strengthened India's position in the medal tally by winning bronze medals.
Neeraj's Technique, Ishaan Kataria's Power
In the men's 75 kg category, India's Neeraj put on a tremendous technical display, defeating South Korea's Yongho Bang 5-0 to secure a place in the final. Throughout the bout, Neeraj adopted an aggressive strategy and did not allow his opponent to dominate on any front. In the 90+ kg super heavyweight category, India's Ishaan Kataria surrounded Chinese boxer Chen Chen with such intense blows that the referee had to stop the fight (RSC) after three rounds. This victory was a prime example of Ishaan's strength and experience.
Domination of Women Boxers
In the women's category as well, India's young boxers delivered a superb performance. In the 57 kg category, Yatri Patel booked her ticket to the final by defeating Vietnam's Thi Nung Quand in a one-sided manner with a score of 5-0. Meanwhile, in the 60 kg category, Priya strengthened her claim for a gold medal by defeating Uzbekistan's Odinakhon Ismoilova.
Both these players surprised their opponents with excellent footwork and precise punches. While four players reached the finals, some Indian boxers exited the tournament with bronze medals after losing in the semi-finals:
- Parthvi Grewal (60 kg)
- Pranjal Yadav (65 kg)
- Shruti (75 kg)
Injuries and Defeats Shattered Some Hopes
Rocky Choudhary's bout was against Iran's Sam Estaki, but the referee had to stop the fight in the second round due to deep cuts above both eyebrows. Harsh (60 kg) and Mayur (90 kg) were defeated by boxers from Uzbekistan. Ankush was defeated 5-0 by Kazakhstan's Sanjar Ali Begaliyev and was eliminated.
In the women's 48 kg category, Bhavna Sharma also lost her bout. With four boxers reaching the finals, India's eyes are now set on the gold medal. This performance by the young boxers is giving rise to new possibilities for India on the international boxing stage in the times to come.
