Lakshay Phogat Shines Amidst Challenges at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026
Lakshay Phogat was the only Indian finalist at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, as four other Indian boxers were defeated in their semifinal matches. Phogat's performance in the 75kg category was dominant, securing his place in the finals with a unanimous decision victory.
In a challenging outing for the Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, Lakshay Phogat emerged as the sole finalist for India. Competing in the 75kg category, Phogat delivered a commanding performance against Korea's Seungmin Lee, winning unanimously with a 5:0 decision.
However, the semifinals proved tough for other Indian competitors. Narendra Nella, fighting in the 46kg class, was defeated 0:5 by Uzbekistan's Abdulloh Nuraliev. Meanwhile, Yash Yadav faced a challenging bout in the 50kg category, losing 1:4 to Mongolia's Suld Usukhbaatar. Nivesh Pal, fighting in the 54kg category, also experienced defeat, being bested 0:5 by Uzbekistan's Abdulbosit Yursunboev.
Naman, competing in the 70kg category, participated in a closely contested battle but ultimately fell short with a 2:3 loss against Abduvohid Abdumajidov of Uzbekistan. Despite their efforts, the medals for the Indian team were limited to a single coveted spot in the finals, secured by Lakshay Phogat.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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