India’s U-17 boxers win early bouts at 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025

Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari won their first bouts at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain. Devendra Choudhary also secured a victory. India’s U-17 boxers are competing in 14 weight categories after an intensive camp at Patiala

Hyderabad: India’s young boxers have made an impressive start at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025, with Khushi Chand and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari recording back-to-back victories in the preliminary rounds of the boxing competition at Exhibition World Bahrain – Hall 9.

Continuing India’s fine momentum from the opening day, Khushi Chand produced a composed and clinical performance in the Girls’ 46kg category, defeating Reem Al-Ramahi of Jordan by a unanimous 5–0 decision. Displaying sharp movement and tactical discipline, Khushi controlled all three rounds to secure a well-deserved win and advance to the next stage.

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Meanwhile, on Thursday, Devendra Choudhary opened India’s campaign with a commanding performance in the Boys’ 75kg pre-quarterfinal bout, outclassing his opponent to move into the next round. His composed approach and superior ring strategy ensured India’s first win of the tournament.

The Indian contingent, comprising 23 members, is competing across 14 weight categories (7 boys and 7 girls) in the U-17 division. The boxers arrived in Bahrain earlier this week following an intensive training camp at NS NIS Patiala from September 23 to October 20, where they underwent high-intensity technical and tactical preparations under the supervision of national coaches Vinod Kumar and Jitender Raj Singh.