14 Indian Boxers Advance to Finals at Xinjiang Youth Gala

New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) — In a proud moment for Indian boxing, 14 young Indian contenders have advanced to the finals of the third Belt and Road International Youth Boxing Gala, currently underway in Xinjiang, China. The prestigious event brings together talented boxers from the Under-17, Under-19, and Under-23 categories, showcasing the stars of tomorrow. India's focus is on the Under-17 category, with a strong 58-member contingent consisting of 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, five support staff, and one referee and judge. The team's commendable performance has guaranteed India several silver medals and opportunities for gold. Among the male boxers, Dhruv Kharb (46kg), Falak (48kg), Piyush (50kg), and Udham Singh Raghav (54kg) delivered exceptional performances against tough opponents from China, Korea, and Iran to earn their spots in the finals. Unfortunately, Aditya (52kg) and Ashish (54kg) faced close defeats against challengers from Kazakhstan, while Uday Singh, Devendra Chaudhary, Jaideep Singh Hanjra, and Loven Gulia met a similar fate. The Indian girls showcased their prowess as Laxmi (46kg), Khushi (46kg), Radhamani (60kg), Chandrika (54kg), Jyoti (75kg), and Anushka (+80kg) claimed victories over strong competitors from China and the Philippines. Chahat (60kg), Himanshi (66kg), Harnoor (66kg), and Anshika (+80kg) emerged triumphant in all-India matchups, further cementing India's dominance. However, there were setbacks as Bhakti (50kg) and Shivani (75kg) lost their bouts to Chinese opponents.

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