Synopsis
On April 24, five Indian boxers advanced to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships in Amman, showcasing impressive performances. The victories included dominant wins from both boys and girls across various weight categories, highlighting India's strong presence in the tournament.Key Takeaways
- Five Indian boxers reached the semifinals.
- Strong performances from both boys and girls.
- Dominant victories in multiple weight categories.
- All six Indian boxers advanced to the next round.
- India continues to show strength in boxing at the Asian Championships.
Amman, April 24 (NationPress) Five Indian athletes, comprising three boys and two girls, successfully progressed to the semifinals of the Asian U-15 Boxing Championships following impressive performances on Day 5.
In the Men’s U-15 division, Nelson Khwairakpam (55 kg) achieved an RSC victory in the first round against Wang Sheng-Yang from Chinese Taipei, while Abhijeet (61 kg) and Lakshay Phogat (64 kg) both secured dominant 5-0 wins over competitors from Kyrgyzstan and Jordan, respectively.
On the girls' side, Princi (52 kg) delivered a commanding 5-0 victory against Yeva Kubanova of Ukraine. Samruddhi Satish Shinde (55 kg) completed her bout with an RSC in the third round, defeating Kseniia Savina from Ukraine.
Earlier, Rudraksh Singh Khaidem (46 kg) showcased a flawless performance on Day 4, winning 3-0 against Aidar Musaev from Kyrgyzstan. All six Indian boxers in action progressed to the semifinals, maintaining the team's strong performance in Amman.
In the Men's U-15 category, Harsil (37 kg) and Sanchit Jayani (49 kg) both claimed convincing 5-0 victories, while Sanskar Vinod Atram (35 kg) secured a solid 4-1 win. Prikshit Balahra (40 kg) narrowly won 3-2 against Mongolia’s Akhmyetkhan Nursalyem. In the Women's U-15 division, Milky Meinam (43 kg) dominated Yeldana Abdigani from Kazakhstan with a clear 5-0 decision.
Day 5 results:
Men’s U-15 – Quarterfinals
52 kg: Ravi Sihag (IND) lost to Elshod Shakirjonov (UZB) – WP 2:3
55 kg: Nelson Khwairakpam (IND) def. Wang Sheng-Yang (TPE) – RSC R1
58 kg: Naman Saini (IND) lost to Jakhongirjon Usmankulov (UZB) – WP 0:5
61 kg: Abhijeet (IND) def. Mukhammad Burkhanov (KGZ) – WP 5:0
64 kg: Lakshay Phogat (IND) def. Laith Ajailat (JOR) – WP 5:0
67 kg: Arpit Bishnoi (IND) lost to Meyrambek Aliev (UZB) – WP 2:3
70+ kg: Yamanveer Jawandha (IND) lost to Nurislam Tashmaganbet (KAZ) – RSC R1
Women’s U-15 – Quarterfinals
46 kg: Yanshika (IND) lost to Viktoriia Amelchenko (UKR) – WP 1:4
52 kg: Princi (IND) def. Yeva Kubanova (UKR) – WP 5:0
55 kg: Samruddhi Satish Shinde (IND) def. Kseniia Savina (UKR) – RSC R3
