India Storms into U-17 Finals with Dominant Performances at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships

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India's impressive run at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships continued on Day 9, with seven young pugilists - six of them women - punching their way into the U-17 finals. With these latest victories, India now boasts a total of 21 finalists across both U-15 and U-17 categories.

The U-17 women's contingent, in particular, showcased their prowess with commanding performances. Ahaana Sharma (50kg) led the charge, delivering a spectacular first-round knockout against Kyrgyzstan's Akmaral Amantaieva.

Khushi Chand (44-46kg) secured a narrow 3-2 win over Ukraine's Oleksandra Cherevata, while Jannat (54kg), Simranjeet Kaur (60kg), Harsika (63kg), and Anshika (80+kg) all clinched dominant victories to advance to their respective gold medal bouts.

In the men's U-17 division, Devansh (80kg) stood out, defeating Vietnam's Nguyen Trong Tien with a 4-1 decision to book his spot in the final.

Day 9 Summary

Men's U-17 - Semifinals Results

• 48kg: Meetei Ambekar Lairenlakpam (IND) lost to Zobeir Eisazehi (IRI) - 1:4

• 50kg: Aman Dev (IND) lost to Khalif Rassul (KAZ) - 0:5

• 52kg: Tikam Singh (IND) fell to Temirali Temirbayev (KAZ) - 0:5

• 54kg: Udham Singh Raghav (IND) was defeated by Bobomurod Boymirzaev (UZB) - 0:5

• 57kg: Rahul Gariya (IND) lost to Zubair Akramov (KGZ) - 0:5

• 63kg: Aman Siwach (IND) went down against Saidkhuja Sadillakhujaev (UZB) - 0:5

• 80kg: Devansh (IND) defeated Nguyen Trong Tien (VIE) - 4:1

Women's U-17 - Semifinals Results

• 44-46kg: Khushi Chand (IND) edged past Oleksandra Cherevata (UKR) - 3:2

• 48kg: Jiya (IND) lost narrowly to Nazokat Mardonova (UZB) - 2:3

• 50kg: Ahaana Sharma (IND) knocked out Akmaral Amantaieva (KGZ) - KO Round 1

• 54kg: Jannat (IND) outclassed Balym Gabitkyzy (KAZ) - 5:0

• 60kg: Simranjeet Kaur (IND) dominated Daria Serhiienko (UKR) - 5:0

• 63kg: Harsika (IND) beat Kateryna Moroz (UKR) - 5:0

• 66kg: Prachi (IND) lost to Dilyara Tursynbek (KAZ) - 0:5

• 70kg: Himanshi (IND) suffered defeat against Kamila Ospanova (KAZ) - 0:5

• 75kg: Sanvi (IND) was beaten by Diana Nadyrbek (KAZ) - 0:5

• 80kg: Prachi Khatri (IND) went down to Friza Tazhibaieva (KAZ) - 1:4

• 80+kg: Anshika (IND) defeated Elnura Kongyrat (KAZ) - 5:0