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Vishvanath Suresh, Sachin secure wins

Vishvanath Suresh, Sachin secure wins

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India’s Vishvanath Suresh and Sachin progressed to the next round of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with convincing victories on Day 3 of the competition in Ulaanbaatar. Competing in the men’s 50kg category, Vishvanath Suresh delivered a dominant performance to defeat Kyrgyzstan’s Bekzat Ergeshov by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer controlled the bout with precision and effective ring management, ensuring a comfortable win. He now faces a significantly tougher challenge in the next round against Kazakhstan’s Sanzhar Tashkenbay, the reigning world champion and a recent World Cup winner, in what is expected to be a key contest. In the men’s 60kg division, Sachin secured a 4-1 split decision victory over Mongolia’s Buyandalai Bayarkhuu. The bout remained competitive throughout, but Sachin maintained composure to edge ahead on the judges’ scorecards. He is set to take on Chinese Taipei’s Cheng-Wei Lee in his upcoming bout as he looks to continue his run in the tournament. The Asian Boxing Championships continues to feature high-level competition, with early rounds proving demanding due to the depth of talent …

Preeti Pawar, Deepak open India’s campaign with wins

Preeti Pawar, Deepak open India’s campaign with wins

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India’s campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 began on a positive note, with Preeti Pawar and Deepak securing victories in their respective opening bouts in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Preeti Pawar delivered a dominant performance in the women’s 54kg category, defeating Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer, who recently won gold at the World Boxing Cup Finals, controlled the bout throughout against her experienced opponent, a former Asian U22 champion. Her composed and precise approach ensured a convincing start to her campaign. In the men’s 70kg division, Deepak edged past Uzbekistan’s Khavasbek Asadullaev in a closely contested bout. The Indian secured a 3-2 split decision win, showcasing strong tactical awareness and resilience. Facing an opponent from one of the leading boxing nations in Asia, Deepak maintained discipline under pressure to come through a tight contest. With two wins from two bouts, India has made a strong start in the opening phase of the tournament. Both victories came against quality opposition, underlining the competitiveness of early-round matchups at the continental event. The …