Indian U-17 girls boxers begin campaign with five wins at Asian Championships

India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers registered five victories on the opening day of the Asian Championships in Tashkent. The team delivered dominant performances, while in the boys’ section, Neela Narendra Kumar won and Daksh Pawar suffered defeat

Hyderabad: India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers made a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, registering five impressive victories on the opening day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday.

Rakhi (48kg) led the charge with a commanding performance, defeating her Sri Lankan opponent via RSC in the very first round. Continuing the strong momentum, Ovi (50kg) secured a unanimous 5–0 victory over her Iranian opponent, while Mamta (52kg) outclassed her Thai rival with another clinical 5–0 win.

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Lakshmi (54kg) added to India’s winning streak with a dominant 5–0 decision against her Korean opponent, showcasing complete control throughout the bout. Navya (57kg) capped off a stellar day for the Indian contingent, sealing victory with an RSC in the first round against her Vietnamese opponent.

In the boys’ category, Neela Narendra Kumar (46kg) impressed with a powerful performance, clinching a first-round RSC victory over Saudi Arabia’s Khalid Alhossah. Meanwhile, Daksh Pawar (48kg) faced a tough challenge and went down 0–5 to Tajikistan’s Firuzjon Boymatov.