Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026: India Names 56-Member Squad for Tashkent Campaign

A 56-member Indian boxing contingent is set to begin its campaign at the Asian Boxing U15 & U17 Championships 2026, which will get underway tomorrow in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The tournament will feature some of the continent's most promising young boxers competing across multiple weight categories.

India enters the prestigious age-group competition with a strong and balanced squad across both boys' and girls' divisions, underlining the country's continued investment in grassroots development and the nurturing of future champions.

The U-17 teams will feature 13 boxers each in the boys' and girls' categories, competing across weight classes ranging from 44-46kg to +80kg. Each squad will be supported by four coaches and a physiotherapist. Meanwhile, the U-15 teams include 15 boxers each in both boys' and girls' divisions, competing in categories from 30-33kg to +70kg, with five coaches and a physiotherapist accompanying each team.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said,
"These championships are an important platform for our young boxers to gain international exposure and test themselves against the best in Asia. Over the past two years, boxing has established itself as India's top-performing sport, consistently delivering the highest number of medals across major international events, including multi-sport competitions like the Youth Asian Games as well as World and Continental Championships. This sustained success reflects the growing depth of our grassroots program. We have a strong group of talented athletes across age categories, and we are confident this batch represents the next wave of upcoming talent and future champions for Indian boxing."

The championships are expected to play a vital role in identifying and shaping the next generation of elite boxers, with several of these athletes likely to progress through the national pathway and represent India at major international events in the coming years.

With a promising pool of young talent and structured support staff backing them, the Indian contingent will aim to deliver strong performances and continue the country's upward trajectory in international boxing.