Khalid alhossah

Asian Boxing U17 Championships: India’s U-17 girls’ boxers delivered a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026, registering five impressive victories on Day 1 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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 Iran, while Mamta (52kg) outclassed her Thai opponent with another clinical 5–0 win.

Lakshmi (54kg) added to India’s winning streak with a dominant 5–0 decision against Korea, showcasing complete control throughout the bout. Navya (57kg) capped off a stellar day for the Indian contingent, sealing victory with an RSC in Round 1 against Vietnam.