Japan Claims Third Place Overall as Asian Boxers Shine in Ústí nad Labem

The World Boxing Challenge Ústí nad Labem 2025 came to a close with Asian nations delivering a series of standout performances across multiple weight divisions. Leading the continent’s success was Japan, which secured seven total medals, finishing third overall in the team rankings.

Japan’s Medal Haul – 7 Total

🥇 Gold – Hiraku Shinohara (W48kg), Rui Yamaguchi (55kg), Soushi Makino (50kg)

🥈 Silver – Yuna Nishinaka (W51kg), Shunsuke Kitamoto (60kg), Shion Nishiyama (65kg)

🥉 Bronze – Daigo Sunaga (75kg)

Japan’s athletes showcased exceptional consistency throughout the tournament. Shinohara’s gold medal win in the women’s light flyweight final capped off an undefeated run, while Soushi Makino earned gold via walkover in the men’s 50kg final. Rui Yamaguchi dominated his final bout in the men’s 55kg division with a unanimous decision victory.

🌏 Other Notable Asian Medallists

Mongolia

🥇 Bat-Ulzii Erdenetsogt (65kg)

🥈 Battulga Aldarkhishig (50kg)

🥈 Michidmaa Erdenedalai (W57kg)

🥉 Bilguunsaikhan Kharkhuu (55kg)

Pakistan

🥉 Laura Djida Akram (W57kg)

Mongolia continued its strong international presence, highlighted by Erdenetsogt’s thrilling 3:2 win in the men’s 65kg final. In the women’s 57kg division, Erdenedalai took silver after a hard-fought campaign, while teammate Kharkhuu captured bronze in the highly competitive 55kg bracket.

Pakistan’s Laura Djida Akram made history with a bronze medal in the women’s featherweight category (W57kg), a significant step forward for the nation’s women’s boxing program on the international stage.

You can find the finals sheets here.