Indian boxers begin Asian Under-15 and Under-17 Championships campaign
India’s 56-member boxing contingent will begin its campaign at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championships in Tashkent on Friday. The tournament features promising young boxers from across Asia and serves as a key platform for future international talent development
Hyderabad:A 56-member Indian boxing contingent is all set to begin its campaign at the Asian Boxing Under-15 and Under-17 Championships, which get underway on Friday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, bringing together the continent’s most promising young talents across multiple weight categories.
India heads into the prestigious age-group tournament with a strong and well-rounded squad across both boys’ and girls’ categories, reflecting the country’s continued focus on grassroots development and nurturing future champions.
The Under-17 teams will feature 13 boxers each in the boys’ and girls’ categories, competing across weight divisions ranging from 44-46kg to above 80kg, supported by four coaches and a physiotherapist for each squad.
Meanwhile, the Under-15 teams feature 15 boxers each in both boys’ and girls’ divisions, competing across 30-33kg to above 70kg categories, with five coaches and a physiotherapist accompanying each side.
Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said: “These championships are an important platform for our young boxers to gain international exposure and test themselves against the best in Asia. Over the past two years, boxing has established itself as India’s top-performing sport, consistently delivering the highest number of medals across major international events, including multi-sport competitions like the Youth Asian Games as well as World and Continental Championships.”
The championships serve as a crucial platform for identifying and developing the next generation of elite boxers, with many of these young athletes expected to progress through the national pathway and represent India at major international competitions in the years to come.
