NEW DELHI: India finished the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships on a high, finishing second overall but with the highest number of medals. Leading the charge was young boxer Vishvanath Suresh, who won gold in the men’s 50kg category after defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a clear 5-0 verdict in the final. His performance during the tournament was outstanding, especially when he beat the world number one along the way, showing confidence and maturity beyond his experience.
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Women are leading the charge
The Indian women’s boxing team played a big role in this success, finishing at the top of the medal table with 10 medals. Gold medal winners included Minakshi, Preeti, Priya and Arundhati, all of whom dominated their categories. Silver medals from Jaismine and Alfiyan Pathan along with four bronze medals showed the team’s consistency across divisions.
A promising future
Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh praised the team’s efforts. As quoted by IANS, he said: “It’s been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing… What stands out is the depth of talent that has come through – despite the changes from previous world championships, this team has shown immense character and promise in winning titles against some of the continent’s toughest fighters.” “We are seeing a new wave of upcoming talent and several medal contenders performing on the big stage, which bodes very well for the future of Indian boxing.”
