Women’s Finals Crown Continental Champions in Ulaanbaatar
Published on: April 9, 2026
Published on: April 9, 2026
The women’s finals at the Asian Boxing Elite Boxing Championships delivered a powerful showcase of elite talent, as Asia’s top athletes battled for gold across ten weight categories on Day 11 of competition.
India’s Minakshi set the tone early in the 48kg final, securing a dominant unanimous victory over Mongolia’s Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan to claim the title.
In the 51kg division, Olympic gold medallist Wu Yu of China reaffirmed her class with a commanding performance, defeating DPR Korea’s Kum Byol An by unanimous decision.
India continued its strong run as Preeti captured gold in the 54kg category, overcoming Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-Wen with a clean sweep on the scorecards.
Thailand’s Punrawee Ruenros delivered a composed and technical display in the 57kg final, defeating India’s Jaismine to secure the championship.
At 60kg, India added another gold medal through Priya, who controlled the bout against DPR Korea’s Un Gyong Won to take a clear decision victory.
Chinese Taipei’s Chen Nien-Chin edged a competitive 65kg final, defeating DPR Korea’s Hyo Sun Hwang to claim gold in one of the most tactical bouts of the session.
India’s Arundhati Choudhary secured gold in the 70kg division with a strong performance against Kazakhstan’s Bakyt Seidish, continuing India’s impressive presence in the finals.
China’s Bao Ziyi emerged victorious in a closely contested 75kg final, winning a split decision over Uzbekistan’s Aziza Zokirova in one of the tightest bouts of the day.
Kazakhstan dominated the upper weight divisions, beginning with Nadezhda Ryabets, who delivered a flawless performance to defeat Uzbekistan’s Rukhshona Parpieva in the 80kg final.
The final bout of the women’s competition saw Kazakhstan’s Dina Islambekova secure gold in the 80+kg category, defeating India’s Alfiya Pathan with a decisive performance.
The women’s finals highlighted the strength and depth of boxing across Asia, with multiple nations reaching the top of the podium and reinforcing the continent’s position at the forefront of the sport.
As the first Elite Championships under Asian Boxing and the first continental ranking event under World Boxing, the competition continues to set a new standard for excellence and performance in the region.