Asian Boxers Continue Their Campaign at the World Boxing U19 Championships 2026

The World Boxing U19 Championships 2026 continued on Wednesday, October 21, with 48 bouts contested across Rings A and B, as young boxers from around the world competed in the Women’s 60kg, 65kg and 70kg divisions and the Men’s 75kg, 85kg and 90kg categories.

Asian boxers delivered several impressive performances throughout the day, with Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, India, China and Iran among the nations recording important victories.

Uzbekistan enjoyed a productive day, securing four victories across the two rings. In the Women’s 60kg division, Sevara Mamatova defeated Slovakia’s Karolina Kollarova by unanimous decision (5–0), while Maftuna Yangieva claimed a 4–1 victory over China’s Wenjun Chen in the Women’s 70kg category.

In the Men’s 85kg division, Sardorbek Bakhromkhujaev recorded a referee-stopped-contest victory over Georgia’s Zurab Oboladze in the second round. Compatriot Asadbek Sultanboev also delivered a commanding performance in the Men’s 90kg category, defeating Lithuania’s Daumantas Vilkas by RSC in the opening round.

Kazakhstan recorded three victories, including a unanimous 5–0 decision for Indira Kydyrmoldayeva against Kyrgyzstan’s Azizakhon Pazilova in the Women’s 60kg division.

Kamila Ospanova secured an RSC victory over Croatia’s Lorena Horvat in the third round of their Women’s 70kg contest, while Yerketang Zharkynbek defeated Mexico’s Ramiro Nunez by unanimous decision in the Men’s 90kg division.

India registered two victories in the women’s competition. Harsika defeated Australia’s Tiana Rew by a 4–0 decision in the 65kg category, while Lakshu secured a closely contested 3–2 victory over Türkiye’s Buse Nur Yazan in the 70kg division.

China’s Shasha Wang advanced in the Women’s 60kg category following a unanimous 5–0 victory over Israel’s Malak Fashfsha.

Iran’s Mohammad Saleh Mesbahi also produced a convincing performance in the Men’s 75kg division, securing a unanimous 5–0 decision against Slovenia’s Miha Kralj.

Elsewhere, several Asian representatives faced challenging contests. India’s Chahat lost a 4–1 decision to Russia’s Ekaterina Nesvetaeva in the Women’s 60kg category, while Tridev was defeated 5–0 by Belarusian boxer Nazar Stalchuk in the Men’s 85kg division.

Kazakhstan’s Aisulu Mukhit and Ruslan Akhmetov also exited their respective contests, while Uzbekistan’s Aselya Tulegenova suffered a 3–1 defeat against China’s Yanrui Guo.

International competition remained strong throughout the sessions, with boxers representing England, Ireland, the United States, Russia, Ukraine and several European nations recording victories.

The day’s results reflected the competitive depth of the U19 championships, with Asian nations continuing to demonstrate their strength across multiple weight categories as the tournament progresses.