Asian Boxers Deliver Strong Performances at World Boxing U19 Championships 2026

Asian boxers continued their campaigns at the World Boxing U19 Championships 2026 on Tuesday, 20 October, with athletes from India, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and Tajikistan recording victories across the men’s divisions.

A total of 49 bouts were scheduled across two rings and four sessions, with competition taking place in the men’s 50kg, 65kg and 80kg categories, alongside the women’s 51kg and +80kg divisions.

India enjoyed a successful day, recording three victories across the men’s and women’s competitions.

In the men’s 50kg division, Aman Dev secured a unanimous 5–0 victory over Serbia’s Pavle Popovic, while Mausam Suhag delivered another convincing performance in the men’s 65kg category, defeating Italy’s Giuseppe Cavallo by the same margin.

India’s Prachi Tokas added another victory in the women’s +80kg division, overcoming Samoa’s Kealey Perez with a unanimous 5–0 decision.

Kazakhstan also produced a strong showing, with three boxers advancing in their respective categories.

Adil Askanbay defeated Ukraine’s Mykhailo Sydorenko 4–1 in the men’s 50kg division, while Akzhurek Kalabay secured a referee-stopped contest against Estonia’s Aleksandr Jivoloup in the second round of their men’s 65kg bout.

In the men’s 80kg category, Timur Taibekov completed Kazakhstan’s winning performances with a unanimous 5–0 decision against Portugal’s Goncalo Rodrigues.

Uzbekistan registered two victories in the men’s competition.

Jakhongir Zaynidinov delivered one of the day’s quickest stoppages, defeating Slovenia’s Gasper Pehant by referee stoppage just one minute and 16 seconds into the opening round of their 65kg contest.

His compatriot Abrorbek Sharipov followed with a unanimous 5–0 victory over Moldova’s Timofei Magdiuc in the men’s 80kg division.

Kyrgyzstan also celebrated two victories, with Eldiiar Tenisbekov defeating Portugal’s David Haceatrean 5–0 in the men’s 65kg category.

Usman Kaparov added another unanimous victory in the men’s 80kg division, overcoming Lithuania’s Edvin Drutel.

China’s Yeerasili Ashan secured a unanimous 5–0 victory over Spain’s Efosa Wisdom Igbinovia Igberese in the men’s 80kg category.

Tajikistan’s Khujamuminjon Kholov also progressed in the same division, defeating Canada’s Josue Kouie by a 4–1 decision.

Elsewhere, Iran’s Ashkan Hashemi recorded a unanimous 5–0 victory over Czechia’s Tomas Glovcik in the men’s 65kg category.

The day’s results also featured several competitive contests involving athletes from across Europe, the Americas and other participating nations, highlighting the international depth of the U19 championships.

Competition continues as the world’s emerging boxing talents pursue further victories and places in the later stages of the championships.