The ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 held in Astana, Kazakhstan witnessed remarkable performances by Indian boxers, who showcased their skills and determination on the international stage.
Gold Medalists
Brijesh Tamta (48kg)
Brijesh Tamta claimed India’s inaugural gold medal with a 5-0 victory over Tajikistan’s Muminov Muinkhodzha.
Aryan Hooda (51kg)
Aryan Hooda continued India’s winning streak with a dominant 5-0 triumph against Kyrgyzstan’s Kamilov Zafarbek.
Yashwardhan Singh (63.5kg)
Yashwardhan Singh secured gold after a hard-fought battle against Tajikistan’s Gafurov Ruslan, winning by a 4-1 verdict.
Laxmi (50kg)
Laxmi clinched gold in the women’s 50kg category with a referee stop the contest (RSC) victory over Mongolia’s Enkh Nomundari.
Nisha (52kg)
Nisha secured India’s fifth gold medal, outperforming Kazakhstan’s Otynbay Bagzhan with a dominant 5-0 win.
Silver Medalists
Several Indian youth boxers displayed outstanding performances, earning silver medals in their respective weight categories:
Sagar Jakhar (60kg)
Rahul Kundu (75kg)
Aryan (92kg)
Tamanna (54kg)
Nikita Chand (60kg)
Shrushti Sathe (63kg)
Rudrika (75kg)
Khushi Pooniya (81kg)
Bronze Medalists
Eight Indian youth boxers also excelled in the tournament, securing bronze medals:
Sumit (67 Kg)
Sahil (80 Kg)
Lakshay Rathi (92+ Kg)
Annu (48 Kg)
Yatri S (57 Kg)
Parthavi (66 Kg)
Akansha P (70 Kg)
Nirjhara (81+ Kg)
Tournament Overview
The ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan witnessed fierce competition among 390+ boxers from over 24 countries. Strong boxing nations such as China, India, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan showcased their talent across 25 weight categories.
U-22 Finals Preview
Indian boxer Preeti (54kg) advanced to the U-22 finals along with five other Indian women. Muskan (75kg) and Alfiya Pathan (81kg) secured spots in the finals after receiving byes in the semi-finals. In total, eight women and four men from India will compete in the U-22 finals scheduled for Tuesday.
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