India's Boxing Hope: Mixed Results at U19 Asian Championships
The U19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok saw India's team have a mixed opening day. Suman Kumari secured a win, but other boxers faced tough losses against strong opponents. India sent 40 young boxing talents to compete in both the U19 and upcoming U22 events, showcasing their rising talent.
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The Indian boxing contingent began their campaign at the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 with mixed fortunes, opening Friday in Bangkok, Thailand. Suman Kumari led with a victory, but three others struggled despite valiant performances against stronger adversaries. This championship, a platform for India's budding boxers, pits them against Asia's fiercest competition.
Next on the agenda are the U22 continental championships. India has dispatched a formidable team of 40 boxers, evenly split across the age groups. The contingent is a blend of seasoned champions and rising stars, many of whom have excelled on the domestic scene. Suman Kumari exemplified India's burgeoning boxing prowess by unanimously defeating Chinese Taipei's Meng-Sin Cheng.
Aakash Badhwar in men's 50kg and Sarthi Saini in men's 70kg couldn't replicate Kumari's success, facing defeats against Uzbekistan's Odilshoh Khalimov and China's Haosheng Zhang, respectively. Lokesh concluded India's matches of the day with a loss to Uzbekistan's Norbek Abdullaev in the 80kg category.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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