India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with 5 golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, who topped the medal charts with 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level.&nbsp;Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world number one en route to the final, underlining his temperament and ability to deliver against top opposition.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-was-finn-allen-not-out-kkr-react-to-controversial-catch-by-lsg-s-rathi-1775806659107">IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi</a>&nbsp;Speaking on the team’s performance, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing and for our women who have topped the medal charts with four gold medals. Our men's team was impressive again, especially young Vishva with his gold, whose performance shows the strength of our pipeline. 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 fighers. 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.”&nbsp;Among the standout performers in women's team, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) delivered gold medal-winning performances, showcasing dominance across categories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ayush-badoni-joins-kl-rahul-nicholas-pooran-in-elite-list-becomes-third-lsg-player-to-achieve-this-milestone-1775806736648">Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone</a>&nbsp;The team also saw strong contributions from Jaismine (57kg) and Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg), who secured silver medals, alongside four bronze medallists, underlining India’s consistency across the draw.&nbsp;The results reflect the growing strength of India’s boxing programme, with a steady pipeline of emerging athletes making their mark at the highest level.&nbsp;&nbsp;With a crucial phase of international competitions ahead, including key continental and global qualifiers, this performance reinforces India’s position as a strong force in Asian boxing while highlighting the readiness of its next generation to step up on the big stage.

Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage. 

India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with 5 golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, who topped the medal charts with 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level. Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage. His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world number one en route to the final, underlining his temperament and ability to deliver against top opposition. Also Read - IPL 2026 | Was Allen not out? KKR react to controversial catch by LSG's Rathi Speaking on the team’s performance, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing and for our women who have topped the medal charts with four gold medals. Our men's team was impressive again, especially young Vishva with his gold, whose performance shows the strength of our pipeline. 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 fighers. 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.” Among the standout performers in women's team, Minakshi (48kg), Preeti (54kg), Priya (60kg), and Arundhati (70kg) delivered gold medal-winning performances, showcasing dominance across categories. Also Read - Badoni enters elite LSG list with Rahul, Pooran; third to reach this milestone The team also saw strong contributions from Jaismine (57kg) and Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg), who secured silver medals, alongside four bronze medallists, underlining India’s consistency across the draw. The results reflect the growing strength of India’s boxing programme, with a steady pipeline of emerging athletes making their mark at the highest level. With a crucial phase of international competitions ahead, including key continental and global qualifiers, this performance reinforces India’s position as a strong force in Asian boxing while highlighting the readiness of its next generation to step up on the big stage.

Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage.&nbsp;

Asian Boxing Championships 2026: Vishvanath completes India's five-gold campaign

Vishvanath Suresh and three other Indian men boxers have made their way into the semi-finals on the fourth day of the ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai.

Vanshraj (64kg), Daksh Singh (67kg) and Jaydeep Rawat (71kg) were the other three pugilists to enter the Last-4 stage and confirm medals for the country.

Vishvanath gave India a perfect start for the day as he outperformed Zholbborosov Amantur in the men`s 48kg quarter-final and secured a dominating 5-0 win.

The Kyrgyz boxer Zholbborosov was no match for Vishvanath as the Indian, showing tactical brilliance and great power, held an advantage over his opponent throughout the match.

Vanshaj too claimed an identical victory against Tajikistan`s Makhkamov Dovud while Jaydeep was declared as the winner with Referee Stopping the Contest (RSC) in the second round against the local boy Eissa Mohammed Alkurdi.

On the other hand, Daksh had to fight hard against Kyrgyzstan`s Turdubaev Eldar during his split 4-1 victory.

Meanwhile, Victor Shaikhom Singh (54kg), Vijay Singh (57kg) and Rabichandra Singh (60kg) couldn`t manage to progress as they suffered defeats in their respective quarter-finals.

Having already secured themselves and the country medals, seven Indian junior pugilists, including four girls, will aim for a spot in the final as they will fight in the semi-finals on Day 5 of the prestigious continental event, in which both the age groups--junior and youth--are being played together for the first time.

Among boys Rohit Chamoli (48kg), Ankush (66kg) and Bharat Joon (+81kg) will be seen in action while Muskan (46kg), Devika Ghorpade (50kg), Aarzoo (54kg) and Supriya Rawat (66kg) will fight in the girls` category.

The ongoing Asian Championships is the much-needed competitive tournament for the promising young talents at the Asian level after a gap of almost two years, lost due to pandemic.

India boxers have already assured the country of more than 25 medals in the event, which has been witnessing competition in the presence of pugilists from strong boxing nations such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to name a few. (ANI)

Vishvanath Suresh and three other Indian men boxers have made their way into the semi-finals on the fourth day of the ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai.

Vishvanath Suresh and three other Indian men boxers have made their way into the semi-finals on the fourth day of the ASBC Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai. Vanshraj (64kg), Daksh Singh (67kg) and Jaydeep Rawat (71kg) were the other three pugilists to enter the Last-4 stage and confirm medals for the country. Vishvanath gave India a perfect start for the day as he outperformed Zholbborosov Amantur in the men`s 48kg quarter-final and secured a dominating 5-0 win. The Kyrgyz boxer Zholbborosov was no match for Vishvanath as the Indian, showing tactical brilliance and great power, held an advantage over his opponent throughout the match. Vanshaj too claimed an identical victory against Tajikistan`s Makhkamov Dovud while Jaydeep was declared as the winner with Referee Stopping the Contest (RSC) in the second round against the local boy Eissa Mohammed Alkurdi. On the other hand, Daksh had to fight hard against Kyrgyzstan`s Turdubaev Eldar during his split 4-1 victory. Meanwhile, Victor Shaikhom Singh (54kg), Vijay Singh (57kg) and Rabichandra Singh (60kg) couldn`t manage to progress as they suffered defeats in their respective quarter-finals. Having already secured themselves and the country medals, seven Indian junior pugilists, including four girls, will aim for a spot in the final as they will fight in the semi-finals on Day 5 of the prestigious continental event, in which both the age groups--junior and youth--are being played together for the first time. Among boys Rohit Chamoli (48kg), Ankush (66kg) and Bharat Joon (+81kg) will be seen in action while Muskan (46kg), Devika Ghorpade (50kg), Aarzoo (54kg) and Supriya Rawat (66kg) will fight in the girls` category. The ongoing Asian Championships is the much-needed competitive tournament for the promising young talents at the Asian level after a gap of almost two years, lost due to pandemic. India boxers have already assured the country of more than 25 medals in the event, which has been witnessing competition in the presence of pugilists from strong boxing nations such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to name a few. (ANI)

Four Indians advance into semis on Day 4 at Asian Youth Boxing Championships

Rohit Chamoli, Ankush, and Gaurav Saini were among the six Indian boxers who registered victories on the opening day of the ASBC Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai.

Providing India an ideal momentum in the junior boys' event, Rohit (48kg), Ankush (66kg), and Gaurav (70kg) claimed confident victories against their respective opponents and confirmed themselves and country medals, securing places in the semi-finals.

Chandigarh's Rohit outclassed Alhassan Qadous Sriya 5-0 while Ankush also blanked Bader Shehab from Kuwait 5-0. Haryana's Gaurav too put up a dominating show against another Kuwaiti boxer Yaqoub Saadallah before he was declared the winner with Referee Stopping the Contest (RSC) in the second round of the bout.

Ashish (54kg), Anshul (57kg), and Preet Malik (63kg) were the other three junior pugilists to emerge victorious in their respective opening round matches.

On the other hand, Yashwrdhan Singh (60kg), Usman Mohd Sultan (50kg), Naksh Beniwal (75kg), and Rishabh Singh (81kg) suffered defeats in their respective preliminary bouts.

The 2021 World Youth Championships bronze medallist Bishwamitra Chongtham will begin his campaign in the prestigious continental event as six youth Indian boxers will be seen in action on the second day. Apart from Bishwamitra, Daksh Singh (67kg), Deepak (75kg), Aditya Janghu (86kg) and Abhimanyu Loura (92) will play their opening-round matches while among women's Preeti (57kg) will kick off her challenge.

The ongoing Asian Championships will provide the much-needed competitive tournament to the promising young talents at the Asian level after a gap of almost two years lost due to the pandemic. The event has been witnessing a thrilling action in the presence of pugilists from strong boxing nations like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan to name a few.

Rohit Chamoli, Ankush, and Gaurav Saini were among the six Indian boxers who registered victories on the opening day of the ASBC Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai.

Rohit Chamoli, Ankush, and Gaurav Saini were among the six Indian boxers who registered victories on the opening day of the ASBC Youth and Junior Boxing Championships in Dubai. Providing India an ideal momentum in the junior boys' event, Rohit (48kg), Ankush (66kg), and Gaurav (70kg) claimed confident victories against their respective opponents and confirmed themselves and country medals, securing places in the semi-finals. Chandigarh's Rohit outclassed Alhassan Qadous Sriya 5-0 while Ankush also blanked Bader Shehab from Kuwait 5-0. Haryana's Gaurav too put up a dominating show against another Kuwaiti boxer Yaqoub Saadallah before he was declared the winner with Referee Stopping the Contest (RSC) in the second round of the bout. Ashish (54kg), Anshul (57kg), and Preet Malik (63kg) were the other three junior pugilists to emerge victorious in their respective opening round matches. On the other hand, Yashwrdhan Singh (60kg), Usman Mohd Sultan (50kg), Naksh Beniwal (75kg), and Rishabh Singh (81kg) suffered defeats in their respective preliminary bouts. The 2021 World Youth Championships bronze medallist Bishwamitra Chongtham will begin his campaign in the prestigious continental event as six youth Indian boxers will be seen in action on the second day. Apart from Bishwamitra, Daksh Singh (67kg), Deepak (75kg), Aditya Janghu (86kg) and Abhimanyu Loura (92) will play their opening-round matches while among women's Preeti (57kg) will kick off her challenge. The ongoing Asian Championships will provide the much-needed competitive tournament to the promising young talents at the Asian level after a gap of almost two years lost due to the pandemic. The event has been witnessing a thrilling action in the presence of pugilists from strong boxing nations like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan to name a few.

Six Indians win on opening day at Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships

Amit Panghal on Saturday had to settle for a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships as he lost the final match to Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov.

He is now the first Indian to win a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships.

Zoirov defeated Pangal in the summit clash 5-0 in the 52-kg weight category.

Panghal on Friday had become the first Indian boxer to enter the finals of the championships. He defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in the semi-finals in the 52-kg weight category.

Earlier on Friday, Manish Kaushik had to settle for the bronze medal as he lost 0-5 in the semi-final clash against reigning world champion Andy Cruz Gomez of Cuba.

With this, Kaushik joined Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017), to win the World Championships bronze for India.

Amit Panghal on Saturday had to settle for a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships as he lost the final match to Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov. He is now the first Indian to win a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships.

Amit Panghal on Saturday had to settle for a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships as he lost the final match to Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov. He is now the first Indian to win a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships. Zoirov defeated Pangal in the summit clash 5-0 in the 52-kg weight category. Panghal on Friday had become the first Indian boxer to enter the finals of the championships. He defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in the semi-finals in the 52-kg weight category. Earlier on Friday, Manish Kaushik had to settle for the bronze medal as he lost 0-5 in the semi-final clash against reigning world champion Andy Cruz Gomez of Cuba. With this, Kaushik joined Vijender Singh (2009), Vikas Krishan (2011), Shiva Thapa (2015) and Gaurav Bidhuri (2017), to win the World Championships bronze for India.

Amit Panghal loses World Boxing Championships finals, settles for silver

Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen has alleged that she was not allowed to participate in the trials for the World Championships to be held in October.

In a letter to Boxing Federation of India, Zareen said that she was "stopped from competing" and her name was struck off the list for trials on Tuesday without an explanation.

Launching an indirect attack at six-time world champion MC Mary Kom, Zareen called for fair trials alleging "unfair practices" to favour "a particular boxer."

It's noteworthy that MC Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain have been selected for the upcoming women’s world boxing championships in Russia. Mary Kom has been selected for the 51kg category whereas world and Asian bronze-medallist Borgohain will be competing in the 69kg category.

The world championships are scheduled from October 3 to 13 in Russia. Nikhat Zareen was supposed to compete with Mary Kom for the 51kg category. Moreover, Lovlina Borgohain too was exempted from trials for 69kg category.

Meanwhile, selection committee chairman Rajesh Bhandari that the decision to select Mary Kom was taken in view of India's medal prospects. He said Mary Kom is a legend and her stature can't be challenged.

" We got a representation from Mary Kom's coach and after considering it, we felt that Mary Kom had done enough to merit selection without trials. The BFI has been consulted on this matter," news agency PTI quoted Bhandari.

(With inputs from agencies)

Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen has alleged that she was not allowed to participate in the trials for the World Championships to be held in October.

Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen has alleged that she was not allowed to participate in the trials for the World Championships to be held in October. In a letter to Boxing Federation of India, Zareen said that she was "stopped from competing" and her name was struck off the list for trials on Tuesday without an explanation. Launching an indirect attack at six-time world champion MC Mary Kom, Zareen called for fair trials alleging "unfair practices" to favour "a particular boxer." It's noteworthy that MC Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain have been selected for the upcoming women’s world boxing championships in Russia. Mary Kom has been selected for the 51kg category whereas world and Asian bronze-medallist Borgohain will be competing in the 69kg category. The world championships are scheduled from October 3 to 13 in Russia. Nikhat Zareen was supposed to compete with Mary Kom for the 51kg category. Moreover, Lovlina Borgohain too was exempted from trials for 69kg category. Meanwhile, selection committee chairman Rajesh Bhandari that the decision to select Mary Kom was taken in view of India's medal prospects. He said Mary Kom is a legend and her stature can't be challenged. " We got a representation from Mary Kom's coach and after considering it, we felt that Mary Kom had done enough to merit selection without trials. The BFI has been consulted on this matter," news agency PTI quoted Bhandari. (With inputs from agencies)

No trials conducted, Mary Kom picked for World Championships without contest, alleges boxer Nikhat Zareen

Women&nbsp;boxers&nbsp;training for a world championship starting in the Indian capital this week are wearing surgical masks, scarves and even T-shirts across their mouths as the level of air pollution rises several times beyond the safe limit.

The AIBA&nbsp;Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry.

The weather, with no wind to blow the pollution away, has aggravated the problem in one of the world's most polluted cities.

"My family is worried. We know it is not good for our body," said 27-year old Bulgarian Stanimira Petrova, a gold-medallist in the bantamweight category in the championships in 2014.

"It's difficult. I wear a scarf but I have to get accustomed."

On Tuesday, the level of deadly particulate matter PM 2.5 that lodge deep in the lungs was at 407, about eight times the safe limit, according to a reading by the pollution control board.

Authorities have banned the entry of heavy vehicles into the city and ordered construction work to stop and sprinklers to keep down the dust. But the air quality remains in the severe zone.

Seven European&nbsp;boxers&nbsp;whom Reuters spoke to complained that the air left a bad taste and irritated their eyes.

Their coaches said they were advised about the poor air but organisers had not given them any protective gear.

Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India, said Delhi's air quality was improving as the effects of last week's Hindu festival of Diwali - when tens of thousands of firecrackers are let off, clogging the air with smoke - were wearing off.

"I'm confident there will not be any problems faced by the&nbsp;boxers&nbsp;especially with the championship being held indoors. We have all the necessary standards maintained and precautions taken."

Indian Olympic flyweight bronze medallist MC&nbsp;Mary Kom is among those taking part.
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Worried&nbsp;Parents

French coach Anthony Veniant said he had asked for the tournament to be moved out of Delhi but his request was turned down.

"We feel the air is no good. Some of the parents of these players are worried and we tell our players to restrict their time outside," Veniant said.

Prolonged exposure to high levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10, another pollutant, leads to respiratory illnesses. Doctors in Delhi have reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems.

Jay Kowli, secretary general of the Boxing Federation of India, said the air quality was being monitored but ruled out any change of location.

"Shifting the venue is impossible. Delhi has the best sports facilities in the country," Kowli said.

Teams have been hard at training this week.

Daniel Nash, the coach for the Swedish team, said pollution was a problem, but he had asked the&nbsp;boxers&nbsp;to focus on the competition.

"I'm telling my players to not let this issue affect their game," Nash said.

Contestants just have to deal with it, said Abdul Fkiri, the coach of the Dutch team.

Women boxers training for a world championship starting in the Indian capital this week are wearing surgical masks, scarves and even T-shirts across their mouths as the level of air pollution rises several times beyond the safe limit.

Women boxers training for a world championship starting in the Indian capital this week are wearing surgical masks, scarves and even T-shirts across their mouths as the level of air pollution rises several times beyond the safe limit. The AIBA Women's World Boxing Championships is taking place in an indoor stadium from Thursday through to November 24 but teams are complaining about a toxic smog hanging over the city, caused by seasonal burning of crop stubble and emissions from vehicles and industry. The weather, with no wind to blow the pollution away, has aggravated the problem in one of the world's most polluted cities. "My family is worried. We know it is not good for our body," said 27-year old Bulgarian Stanimira Petrova, a gold-medallist in the bantamweight category in the championships in 2014. "It's difficult. I wear a scarf but I have to get accustomed." On Tuesday, the level of deadly particulate matter PM 2.5 that lodge deep in the lungs was at 407, about eight times the safe limit, according to a reading by the pollution control board. Authorities have banned the entry of heavy vehicles into the city and ordered construction work to stop and sprinklers to keep down the dust. But the air quality remains in the severe zone. Seven European boxers whom Reuters spoke to complained that the air left a bad taste and irritated their eyes. Their coaches said they were advised about the poor air but organisers had not given them any protective gear. Ajay Singh, president of the Boxing Federation of India, said Delhi's air quality was improving as the effects of last week's Hindu festival of Diwali - when tens of thousands of firecrackers are let off, clogging the air with smoke - were wearing off. "I'm confident there will not be any problems faced by the boxers especially with the championship being held indoors. We have all the necessary standards maintained and precautions taken." Indian Olympic flyweight bronze medallist MC Mary Kom is among those taking part. Worried Parents French coach Anthony Veniant said he had asked for the tournament to be moved out of Delhi but his request was turned down. "We feel the air is no good. Some of the parents of these players are worried and we tell our players to restrict their time outside," Veniant said. Prolonged exposure to high levels of PM 2.5 and PM 10, another pollutant, leads to respiratory illnesses. Doctors in Delhi have reported an increase in the number of patients with respiratory problems. Jay Kowli, secretary general of the Boxing Federation of India, said the air quality was being monitored but ruled out any change of location. "Shifting the venue is impossible. Delhi has the best sports facilities in the country," Kowli said. Teams have been hard at training this week. Daniel Nash, the coach for the Swedish team, said pollution was a problem, but he had asked the boxers to focus on the competition. "I'm telling my players to not let this issue affect their game," Nash said. Contestants just have to deal with it, said Abdul Fkiri, the coach of the Dutch team.

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