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Preeti upsets Olympic medallist Aeji Im

Preeti upsets Olympic medallist Aeji Im

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India’s women’s boxing team continued its strong run at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, with Preeti Pawar, Priya and Arundhati Choudhary advancing to their respective finals in Ulaanbaatar on Monday. Preeti delivered one of the standout performances of the day in the 54kg category, defeating Paris Olympics bronze medallist Aeji Im of Korea by a unanimous 5-0 decision. The Indian boxer controlled all three rounds with precision and composure to secure her place in the gold medal bout. She will next face Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-wen, a multiple-time world champion, in the final. In the 60kg division, Priya registered a dominant 5-0 win over Mongolia’s Namuun Monkhor, ensuring her progression to the final. She is set to take on North Korea’s Un Gyong Won in the title clash. Arundhati Choudhary also impressed in the 70kg category, securing a 4-1 victory over Uzbekistan’s Oysha Toirova to book her place in the final, where she will meet Kazakhstan’s Bakyt Seidish. Mixed results for other Indian Boxers While India celebrated multiple finalists, several boxers bowed out in the …

Indian women secure clean sweep of medals

Indian women secure clean sweep of medals

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India’s boxing contingent delivered a commanding performance on Day 7 of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, with the women’s team securing a clean sweep of semifinal berths and the men adding six entries to the last four stage. Meenakshi and Jaismine led the charge in the women’s division with dominant unanimous victories in their respective bouts. Competing in the 48kg category, Meenakshi outclassed Japan’s Yuka Sadamatsu with a 5-0 decision, displaying strong control and precision throughout the contest. In the 57kg division, Jaismine produced a similarly convincing performance to defeat China’s Ziyi Chen by an identical margin. Their wins ensured that all Indian women boxers progressed to the semifinals, guaranteeing each of them at least a bronze medal and highlighting the team’s consistency at the continental level. Strong showing continues across Men’s categories In the men’s competition, Indian boxers continued to build momentum with multiple semifinal qualifications. Lokesh (85kg) secured a comprehensive 5-0 win over Korea’s Gichae Kim, while Akash registered an equally dominant victory against Turkmenistan’s Yhlas Bagtyyarov. Harsh Choudhary also advanced …

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 upsets Olympic medallist Aeji Im

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 …