Asian Boxers Secure Seven World Titles and 26 Medals at World Boxing U19 Championships

Asian boxers concluded an impressive campaign at the 2026 World Boxing U19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro, securing seven gold, nine silver & 10 bronze medals, bringing the continent’s final tally to 26 medals across seven nations.

The championships concluded on 27 October, with 20 world titles contested across the men’s & women’s divisions. Asian boxers featured prominently throughout the finals, demonstrating the strength and depth of the continent’s emerging generation of Olympic-style boxing talent.

Uzbekistan led Asia’s medal standings with four gold, two silver & two bronze medals, finishing second in the overall championship medal table. Kazakhstan followed with eight medals, including one gold, three silver & four bronze, while China secured five medals, comprising one gold, three silver & one bronze.

India completed its campaign with four medals, including one gold, one silver & two bronze, while Japan, Iran & Kyrgyzstan also contributed to the continent’s medal tally.

Uzbekistan Leads Asia with Four World Titles

Uzbekistan delivered the strongest performance among Asian nations, claiming four world titles and finishing second overall behind Russia in the championship medal standings.

In the men’s 75kg final, Suhrob Rakhmatullaev emerged victorious from an all-Asian contest against Iran’s Mohammad Saleh Mesbahi, securing a narrow 3:2 split decision to claim the world title.

Asadbek Sultanboev delivered one of the most convincing performances of the finals in the men’s 90kg division, defeating Ukraine’s Vladyslav Naumenko by a unanimous 5:0 decision.

Islam Salikhov added another gold medal in the men’s 90+kg division, overcoming Kazakhstan’s Vladislav Samozhonov by a 4:1 decision in another all-Asian final.

Uzbekistan’s fourth world title came in the women’s 51kg division, where Nazokat Mardonova defeated the United States’ Ruby Lopez by a 4:1 decision.

The Uzbek delegation also secured two silver medals through Sardorbek Bakhromkhujaev in the men’s 85kg division and Maftuna Yangieva in the women’s 70kg category.

Bakhromkhujaev faced Russia’s Kirill Korshakov in the final, while Yangieva finished runner-up following her contest against the United States’ Marley McNealy.

Two bronze medals completed Uzbekistan’s eight medal tally, with Zulfikor Adkhamjonov reaching the semifinals of the men’s 70kg division and Mukhtasar Alieva securing bronze in the women’s 48kg category.

Kazakhstan Claims Eight Medals, Including Women’s 80+kg Gold

Kazakhstan matched Uzbekistan’s overall medal total with eight podium finishes, securing one gold, three silver & four bronze medals.

Zarina Tolybay delivered Kazakhstan’s gold medal performance in the women’s 80+kg division, defeating Russia’s Samira Itonieva by a 4:1 decision to become world champion.

In the men’s 70kg final, Bibarys Ashirbay secured silver following a 5:0 defeat against Ireland’s John Donohue.

Alina Kudaigenova also claimed silver in the women’s 57kg division after facing Russia’s Anastasiia Golunova, while Vladislav Samozhonov finished runner-up in the men’s 90+kg category following his final against Uzbekistan’s Islam Salikhov.

Kazakhstan’s four bronze medals were secured by Daniyar Akbissenov in the men’s 60kg division, Yerketang Zharkynbek in the men’s 90kg category, Madira Zhumakan in the women’s 51kg division and Indira Kydyrmoldayeva in the women’s 60kg category.

The results placed Kazakhstan fourth in the overall championship medal standings and reinforced its position among the leading nations in international youth boxing.

India Celebrates Men’s 55kg World Title

India’s Aditya Aditya delivered a memorable performance in the men’s 55kg final, defeating Russia’s Islam Magomedov by a 4:1 decision to secure the world title.

Aditya’s victory was the highlight of India’s campaign, which concluded with four medals across the men’s & women’s divisions.

In the women’s 80kg category, Megha Sheokand claimed silver after progressing to the final against Russia’s Ekaterina Frolova. Despite a 5:0 defeat, Sheokand secured another podium finish for India.

India also celebrated two bronze medals through Harsika Harsika in the women’s 65kg division and Prachi Tokas in the women’s 80+kg category.

The four medal performance demonstrated India’s continued progress in developing competitive young boxers capable of reaching the podium at world level.

China Secures Women’s 60kg Gold and Five Medals

China concluded the championships with five medals, including one gold, three silver & one bronze.

Shasha Wang delivered China’s gold medal performance in the women’s 60kg final, defeating Russia’s Ekaterina Nesvetaeva by a closely contested 3:2 split decision.

The victory highlighted Wang’s determination in one of the most competitive finals of the championships.

China also secured three silver medals through Sirui Yang in the women’s 54kg division, Shengjie Gong in the women’s 75kg category and Yeerasili Ashan in the men’s 80kg division.

Yang finished runner-up following a 4:1 defeat against Ukraine’s Kira Makohonenko, while Gong faced Russia’s Daria Antipova and Ashan met Russia’s Prokhor Startsev, with both contests ending in unanimous decisions.

Yaruo Zheng completed China’s medal tally with bronze in the women’s 57kg category.

China finished fifth in the overall championship medal standings, with its results highlighting the strength of its women’s youth boxing programme.

Japan, Iran & Kyrgyzstan Contribute to Asia’s Medal Tally

Japan’s Hiyori Miki secured silver in the women’s 48kg division after progressing through the competition to reach the championship final.

Miki faced Brazil’s Elissandra Santos in the gold medal contest, finishing runner-up following a 5:0 decision.

Iran’s Mohammad Saleh Mesbahi also produced an impressive campaign in the men’s 75kg division, advancing to the final after a series of strong performances.

Mesbahi faced Uzbekistan’s Suhrob Rakhmatullaev in one of the two all-Asian finals, narrowly missing the gold medal following a 3:2 split decision.

Kyrgyzstan’s Meerim Chynybekova added another medal to Asia’s tally, securing bronze in the women’s 80kg division after reaching the semifinals.

Their achievements further demonstrated the growing competitive depth of Asian boxing, with seven nations represented among the championship medal winners.

Seven World Titles Highlight Asia’s Strength on the International Stage

The 2026 World Boxing U19 Championships brought together 474 boxers competing for 20 world titles across 10 men’s & 10 women’s weight categories.

Asian boxers secured seven of the 20 available gold medals, representing 35 percent of all world titles awarded.

With nine silver & 10 bronze medals, Asia finished with 26 of the 80 medals available, accounting for 32.5 percent of the championship’s total medal distribution.

Uzbekistan emerged as the continent’s leading nation with four world titles, while Kazakhstan, China & India each secured one gold medal.

The championships also highlighted the strength of Asian boxing in the heavier weight divisions, with Uzbekistan claiming gold in the men’s 75kg, 90kg & 90+kg categories, while Kazakhstan secured the women’s 80+kg title.

Across the women’s divisions, Asian boxers secured three world titles, with Uzbekistan, China & Kazakhstan each celebrating gold medal victories.

The results provide another encouraging indication of Asia’s position within international Olympic-style boxing as the sport continues its development under World Boxing.

With the next Olympic qualification cycle approaching, the achievements of these young boxers represent an important milestone in the development of future elite athletes.

Asian Boxing remains committed to strengthening youth development pathways, supporting its National Federations and providing opportunities for the next generation of boxers to progress from continental competition to the highest levels of international boxing.

The success in Budva reflects the continued investment in youth boxing programmes across Asia and reinforces the continent’s ambitions to remain a leading force in Olympic-style boxing as preparations progress towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.