Asian Boxing Championships: India confirm 3 medals; Nikhat, Priya win

India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia. Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Priya (60kg), and Preeti Pawar (54kg) all secured impressive quarterfinal victories to advance to their respective semifinals.

India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 as Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar registered impressive victories to advance to the semifinals on Day 5 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

Nikhat Zareen Leads the Charge

Leading the charge, Nikhat Zareen was in complete control in the women's 51kg quarterfinal, sealing a first-round RSC victory over Xian Baguhin (PHI) in a dominant outing. She now faces her toughest test yet against China's Wu Yu, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist, in the semifinals, according to a release.

Priya Showcases Tactical Maturity

In the women's 60kg category, Priya showcased composure and tactical maturity to defeat China's Chengyu Yang by 4-1, continuing her impressive run in the tournament. She will next take on Mongolia's Namuun Monkhor for a place in the final.

Preeti Pawar's Clinical Performance

Meanwhile, in the women's 54kg category, Preeti Pawar, the gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered one of the most clinical performances of the day, outclassing Munguntsetseng (MGL) with a 5-0 unanimous decision victory. Preeti is set to face a formidable opponent in Korea's Im Aeji, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist and 2025 World Championships bronze medallist, in what promises to be a gripping semifinal clash.

Deepak Bows Out

In the men's 70kg category, Deepak exited the competition following a 1-4 defeat to Jordan's Zeyad Eashash in the quarterfinals.

With three medals already secured and a place in the finals at stake, India's campaign continues to gather momentum at the continental showpiece. (ANI)

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