Asia’s Future Champions Emerge as Boxing Finals Close at the 3rd Asian Youth Games

The boxing competition at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain concluded today with outstanding finals across fourteen weight categories. Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and India shared the gold medals, showcasing the depth of Asia’s next generation of champions.

The girls’ finals was packed with action, gold, silver and bronze were all hard fought places for our young champions.

46kg: Khushi Chand (IND) def. Luo Jinxiu (CHN), 4–1 on points.

50kg: Ahaana Sharma (IND) def. Ma Jong Hyang (PRK), RSC R1.

54kg: Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (IND) def. Kumriniso Muhammadova (UZB), 5–0 on points.

60kg: Rushanabonu Isoeva (UZB) def. Miki Miura (JPN), RSC R3.

66kg: Ayaulym Ospanova (KAZ) def. Harnoor Kaur (IND), RSC R2.

75kg: Kamila Ospanova (KAZ) def. Samira Turgunova (UZB), 5–0 on points.

+80kg: Anshika (IND) def. Elnura Kongyrat (KAZ), 5–0 on points.

The boys’ finals were explosive and exciting, matching the girls’ energy until the final bell – ringing in Asia’s champions!

46kg: Abdugani Yorkinjonov (UZB) def. Arman Myrsabit (KAZ), 3–2 on points.

50kg: Zhumagali Nurmakhan (KAZ) def. Lanchenba Singh Moibungkongbam (IND), 5–0 on points.

54kg: Doszhan Zhumakan (KAZ) def. Matin Chamipa (IRI), 3–2 on points.

60kg: Ibrokhim Shokirjonov (UZB) def. Zubair Akramov (KGZ), 5–0 on points.

66kg: Daniyal Shalkarbay (KAZ) def. Saidkhuja Sadillakhujaev (UZB), 5–0 on points.

75kg: Diyorbek Murodilloev (UZB) def. Mehrshad Sherafatmand Deyman (IRI), 5–0 on points.

+80kg: Asadbek Sultanboev (UZB) def. Mukhamedali Rustembek (KAZ), 5–0 on points.

Medal Highlights by Nation: with three nations taking all the golds.

Kazakhstan: 5 golds (Girls 66kg, 75kg; Boys 50kg, 54kg, 66kg).

Uzbekistan: 5 golds (Girls 60kg; Boys 46kg, 60kg, 75kg, +80kg).

India: 4 golds (Girls 46kg, 50kg, 54kg, +80kg).

The finals delivered high-level technical boxing and clear scorelines, with multiple unanimous decisions and decisive referee stoppages. Congratulations to all athletes, coaches, and teams for an exceptional conclusion to this significant boxing event for these future Olympians.