Asian Champion Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) led India’s strong performance on Day 2 of the U-23 Asian Boxing Championships in Jakarta, securing a commanding 5:0 victory over Uzbekistan’s Amirbek Ismoilov. Ganga (55kg) continued India’s success in the men’s division with a clinical win over Mongolia’s Amgalanbaatar Bulgankhuu, while Hitesh (70kg) added to the momentum by defeating Chinese Taipei’s Jun-Zhanglin.
In the 60kg bout, Sagar Jakhar faced a setback, losing by disqualification against Japan’s Koichi Nakayama. In the women’s category, Tanu (51kg) extended India’s winning streak with a confident victory over Korea’s Ryeongyeon Kim, showcasing control and precision.
India’s strong start at the championships reflects solid preparation and intent to compete for top honors. With multiple boxers advancing, India aims to maintain the momentum in the upcoming days of the competition. The U-19 Asian Boxing Championships also saw Indian boxers Chandrika Pujari and Joyshree Devi secure dominant victories on the opening day in Jakarta.
Competing in the preliminary rounds, Chandrika defeated Mongolia’s Lakham Tsendbaatar in the girls’ 51kg category, while Joyshree forced a Referee Stopped Contest against Chinese Taipei’s Chen Ning Hong in the girls’ 54kg division. The Boxing Federation of India has fielded a strong contingent across the U-19 and U-23 categories, with 20 boxers in each age group.
India’s campaign continues with U-23 men’s boxers set to compete, including Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Ganga (55kg), Sagar Jakhar (60kg), and Hitesh (70kg). The championships offer a platform for India’s young talents to test themselves against Asia’s best, as the country aims to maintain its dominance on the continental stage.
