Indian women top Asian Boxing C'ships with historic 10-medal haul

Published : Apr 09, 2026, 04:00 PM IST
Priya (60 kg) celebrates her gold medal win with BFI president Ajay Singh and the coaches at Asian Boxing Championship 2026 (Photo: Asian Boxing Championship)

Synopsis

The Indian women's team achieved a historic feat at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, topping the medal tally with 10 medals (4 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze). Every member of the team returned with a medal, showcasing their continental dominance.

The Indian women's team delivered a historic performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, finishing on top of the medal charts with a total of 10 medals, including four gold, two silver, and four bronze, underlining their dominance at the continental stage.

According to a release, under the stewardship of head coach Santiago Nieva, every member of the women's team returned home with a medal, stamping their authority on the continental competition.

Golden Glory for Indian Pugilists

With Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh in attendance, Minakshi (48kg) got things going by claiming the first gold of the day with a commanding 5-0 victory over Mongolia's Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan.

Preeti (54kg) continued her sensational run, defeating Chinese Taipei's Huang Hsiao-wen--a three-time world champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist--by a unanimous 5-0 decision to secure the top podium finish.

Priya (60kg) added to India's gold tally with a clinical 3-0 win over North Korea's Won Un-gyong in the final.

Arundhati (70kg) also impressed, registering a 4:1 victory against Kazakhstan's Bakyt Seidish to clinch gold in her category.

Silver Medals Secured

India added two silver medals to its tally, with Jaismine (57kg) finishing runner-up after a strong campaign, while Alfiyan Pathan (80+kg) also secured silver following her final bout.

Overall Dominance and Future Prospects

Having confirmed 16 medals, the most of any nation involved in this edition, India will be looking to finish the tournament strongly on Friday, with two men's boxers in finals action.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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