Hyderabad: India’s Under-17 girls’ boxers made a dominant start to their campaign at the Asian Boxing U-17 Championships 2026, registering five impressive victories on the opening day in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on Monday.
Rakhi (48kg) led the charge with a commanding performance, defeating her Sri Lankan opponent via RSC in the very first round. Continuing the strong momentum, Ovi (50kg) secured a unanimous 5–0 victory over her Iranian opponent, while Mamta (52kg) outclassed her Thai rival with another clinical 5–0 win.
Lakshmi (54kg) added to India’s winning streak with a dominant 5–0 decision against her Korean opponent, showcasing complete control throughout the bout. Navya (57kg) capped off a stellar day for the Indian contingent, sealing victory with an RSC in the first round against her Vietnamese opponent.
In the boys’ category, Neela Narendra Kumar (46kg) impressed with a powerful performance, clinching a first-round RSC victory over Saudi Arabia’s Khalid Alhossah. Meanwhile, Daksh Pawar (48kg) faced a tough challenge and went down 0–5 to Tajikistan’s Firuzjon Boymatov.