U17 Girls Finals Set Following High-Level Semifinal Action in Tashkent

The Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Boxing Championships continued on Monday in Tashkent with the U17 girls semifinals, as finalists were confirmed across all weight categories ahead of the championship bouts.

The semifinal stage delivered a full afternoon of high-level action, featuring dominant performances, closely contested decisions, and multiple referee stoppages as athletes battled for places in the finals.

Host nation Uzbekistan produced another strong performance in front of the home crowd, advancing multiple athletes into the gold medal bouts. Rukhshonabonu Ahadova, Parvina Shakarova, Kumriniso Muhammadova, Mehrimakh Kilichova, Karina Ilmuratova, and Sohibakhon Khudoyberdiev all secured semifinal victories to move within one step of continental gold.

India also continued its impressive run throughout the championships, with athletes advancing across several divisions including pinweight, featherweight, light welterweight, middleweight, and heavyweight. Several Indian boxers secured their places in the finals through referee stoppages, highlighting the aggressive pace and confidence shown throughout the session.

Kazakhstan, China, Japan, and Chinese Taipei also confirmed finalists across multiple categories, reflecting the depth and competitiveness of the U17 girls competition in Tashkent.

A number of bouts were decided before the final bell, particularly in the featherweight, bantamweight, and heavyweight divisions, while several others went the distance in tightly contested contests between evenly matched opponents.

The U17 girls finals are officially set, as the next generation of Olympic-style boxers prepare to compete for continental titles at the Asian Boxing U15 and U17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent.