TASHKENT, May 7: India’s U-17 girls assured 12 medals at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Championships with a string of dominant performances here on Thursday.
Leading the charge, Rakhi (46kg) delivered a composed performance to secure a 5-0 victory over Chinese Taipei, while Khushi (48kg) showcased her aggressive intent with a first-round RSC win against Korea.
Mamta (52kg) added to the tally with a strong RSC win in Round 2 against Jordan.
Among other standout performances, Laxmi (54kg) registered a third-round RSC victory over Mongolia, while Navya (57kg) outclassed her Chinese opponent with a dominant 5-0 win.
Ishika (60kg) continued the winning momentum, sealing an RSC win in Round 2 against Mongolia.
The Indian contingent witnessed a series of emphatic finishes in the later bouts as well.
Harnoor (66kg) and Himanshi (70kg) both secured first-round RSC victories against Chinese Taipei, while Jyoti (75kg) advanced following a disqualification win against Turkmenistan.
Gurseerat (80+kg) rounded off the wins with a solid 4:0 victory over Kazakhstan.
In the only setback of the day, Ovi (50kg) went down 2:3 against Uzbekistan.
In the boys’ category, Narendra Kumar Nella (44–46kg) impressed with a commanding RSC win performance, adding to India’s strong showing across divisions. (PTI)
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