Indian junior boxers win 26 medals at Belt and Road youth gala
India’s junior boxers bagged 26 medals, including seven gold, at the 3rd Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang, China. The girls’ team dominated with 16 medals, while the boys added 10, underlining India’s growing youth boxing strength
Hyderabad: India’s junior boxers won seven gold, seven silver and 12 bronze medals, making a total of 26 medals at the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala – Under-17, 19 and 23 years International Training Camp & Tournament in Xinjiang, China.
The girls’ team dominated the finals with 5 gold, 5 silver and 6 bronze medals. Laxmi (46kg), Radhamani (60kg), Harnoor (66kg), Jyoti (75kg) and Anshika (+80kg) clinched gold in style, while Chandrika (54kg) settled for silver against a Chinese opponent. Several all-India clashes in the 46kg, 60kg, 66kg and +80kg categories ensured additional silver and bronze medals, highlighting the strong bench strength in the junior girls’ setup.
In the boys’ category, India secured 2 gold, 2 silver and 6 bronze medals. Falak (48kg) and Udham Singh Raghav (54kg) clinched gold with commanding wins over Kazakh opponents, while Dhruv Kharb (46kg) and Piyush (50kg) settled for silver after closely fought bouts. Uday Singh (46kg), Aditya (52kg), Ashish (54kg), Devendra Chaudhary (75kg), Jaideep Singh Hanjra (80kg) and Loven Gulia (+80kg) won bronze medals, showcasing the team’s all-round depth.
India sent a 58-member contingent comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, 5 support staff and 1 referee & judge. Only U-17 boys and girls represented India at this edition, with the team selected from the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championships 2025, where medalists across Asian Youth Games and Non-Asian Youth Games weight categories earned their place.
With this medal-winning campaign, India’s junior boxers showcased their skill on the international stage, continuing their steady progress in world youth boxing.
