India’s youth boxers delivered an outstanding performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, collecting a total of seven medals including four golds.
Their achievement has become the standout effort by an Indian discipline at these Games.
A landmark for India’s youth boxing
In a ceremony in New Delhi, minister Kiren Rijiju (Parliamentary Affairs & Minority Affairs) joined Boxing Federation of India (BFI) President Ajay Singh and Secretary General Pramod Kumar to honour the young champions.
The gathering emphasised how India’s sporting strength is reaching new levels.
The medal haul comprised 4 golds, 2 silvers, and 1 bronze — the largest count by any Indian sport at the event. The gold medallists:
- Khushi Chand (46 kg)
- Ahaana Sharma (50 kg)
- Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54 kg)
- Anshika (+80 kg)
Silver • Harnoor Kaur (66 kg) and Lanchenba Sing Moibungkhongbam (50 kg)
Bronze • Anant Deshmukh (66 kg)
Women’s boxing takes the spotlight
India’s women boxers claimed the top rank in Asia at the youth level, emphasising their rising status in the sport.
The BFI leadership noted that of the 13 gold medals on offer, India took five – four through women, one via the men’s side.
President Ajay Singh said this shows the success of the federation’s structured training and athlete support programmes.
With talent being nurtured at the elite centre in Patiala, the federation believes India is building a strong pipeline heading into future international meets and youth Olympics.
Minister Rijiju also acknowledged the role of national initiatives such as Khelo India and Fit India in upgrading India’s sports ecosystem.
He reiterated that while the journey has progressed significantly, there is more to be achieved and athletes must have socio-economic security to concentrate solely on their sport.
What this means for India’s sports future
This success at the Asian Youth Games underscores the emergence of a new generation of Indian athletes free of past constraints.
It highlights how India’s women athletes are not just participating, they’re winning in high-stakes regional competitions.
Going ahead, the key tasks are:
- Maintain this momentum across age categories
- Continue investment in training and infrastructure
- Ensure young medallists receive sustained support and exposure
With these steps, India appears well-placed to convert youth medals into senior-level success and possibly podium finishes at major global events.
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