Asian Boxing Championships: Vishvanath Suresh clinches gold as India end campaign with 16 medals | Boxing News – The Times of India
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Asian Boxing Championships: Vishvanath Suresh clinches gold as India end campaign with 16 medals | Boxing News – The Times of India


Asian Boxing Championships: Vishvanath Suresh clinches gold as India end campaign with 16 medals | Boxing News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India ended the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on a high, finishing second overall but with the highest number of total medals. Leading the charge was young boxer Vishvanath Suresh, who won gold in the men’s 50kg category after defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai with a clear 5:0 verdict in the final. His performance stood out throughout the tournament, especially as he defeated a world number one on the way, showing confidence and maturity beyond his experience.

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Another strong contribution came from Sachin, who secured a silver medal after a tough fight, adding to India’s medal tally and highlighting the men’s team’s solid effort.In total, India won 16 medals, just one gold short of table-toppers Kazakhstan, marking a highly successful campaign.

Women lead the charge

India’s women’s boxing team played a major role in this success, finishing at the top of the medal standings 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 effort. As quoted by IANS, he said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing… What stands out is the depth of talent coming through–despite changes from the previous World Championships, this team has shown tremendous character and promise while claiming titles against some of the continent’s toughest fighters. “We are seeing a new wave of upcoming talent and multiple medal contenders stepping up on the big stage, which bodes extremely well for the future of Indian boxing.”


Lovlina, Nikhat to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships
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Lovlina, Nikhat to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships


Lovlina, Nikhat to lead 20-member Indian squad at Asian Boxing Championships

Lovlina Borgohain celebrates after winning her fight against New Zealand’s Ariane Nicholson. File.
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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia from March 28-April 11.

The 20-member squad was finalised after an intensive month-long evaluation process, with players inducted into the ongoing national camp in Patiala following the National Championships in January.

As per the selection policy, finalists at the Asian Boxing Championships in the approved weight categories for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games will be selected as direct entries for the respective multi-sport contingents.

The continental championship therefore carries added significance as both a medal opportunity and a key qualification pathway for the upcoming multi-sport events.

Lovlina (75kg), who recently struck gold at the Boxam Elite Championship in Spain, will headline the women’s squad alongside Preeti (54kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), and Priya (60kg), all of whom also won gold in Spain and have shown consistent form.

They will be joined by reigning world champions Minakshi (48kg) and Jaismine (57kg).

The remaining categories include World Boxing Cup Final gold medallist Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), and Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg), completing a well-rounded squad that blends experience with emerging talent.

In the men’s category, World Boxing Cup Final and Boxam Championship gold medallist Sachin (60kg) leads the contingent.

He is joined by Akash (75kg), who also won gold in Spain, along with silver medallist Deepak (70kg) and Ankush (80kg).

The squad further includes Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), bronze medalist in Spain and silver medalist at the World Boxing Finals.

Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg) and Narender (90+kg) complete the rest of the line-up.

“The Asian Championships are always a true test of quality and consistency. Our focus has been on selecting boxers who have shown form, discipline, and the ability to perform under pressure. We are confident this group can compete strongly against the best in Asia,” BFI President Ajay Singh said in a release.

The evaluations were conducted under the watchful eyes of head coaches Santiago Nieva (Women) and CA Kuttappa (Men), with the support staff closely monitoring preparations in camp.

The team heads into the tournament after winning nine gold medals at the Boxam Elite in Spain, the highest among participating nations and securing consistent top-three finishes at the World Championships and World Boxing Cup.

Indian Squad for Asian Boxing Championships

Men: Vishwanath Suresh (50kg), Jadumani Singh Mandengbam (55kg), Sachin (60kg), Aditya Pratap Yadav (65kg), Deepak (70kg), Akash (75kg), Ankush (80kg), Lokesh (85kg), Harsh Choudhary (90kg), Narender (90+kg).

Women: Minakshi (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Preeti (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), Priya (60kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Arundhati Choudhary (70kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg), Pooja Rani (80kg), Alfiya Tarannum Akram Khan Pathan (80+kg).

Published – February 28, 2026 10:23 am IST