Astana [Kazakhstan], Indian boxers Mandengbam Jadumani Singh, Nikhil, Ajay Kuma and Ankush registered impressive victories to reach the men's U-2 semi-finals at the ASBC Asian Under-22 and Youth Boxing Championships 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday. India took the lead by defeating Phuntsho Kinley of Bhutan 5-0 in the 51kg quarter-final match. Nikhil (57kg) produced a similar display of dominance to seal a 4-0 win over Uzbekistan's Bakhtiyorov Ayubkhon and continue India's winning momentum. Ajay (63.5 kg) and Ankush (71 kg) won their respective bouts with the help of referee (RSC) decision. Ajay again won his bout against Mongolia's Demdindorj P in the first round, while Ankush finished his bout against Korea's Lee Ju Sang in the third round. Meanwhile, Ashish lost against Mongolia's Oyun Erdin E in the men's 54g quarter-finals. Lost 2-3 against.The Under-22 semi-finals will be played on Saturday, with Dhruv Singh (80kg), Guddi (48kg) and Poonam (57kg) facing off in the Under-22 quarterfinals late tonight.
Late on Wednesday night, Aryan (92kg), Nisha (52kg), Akansha Phalswal (70kg) and Rudrika (75kg) won their respective quarterfinals in the youth category, with 22 young Indian boxers including 10 men competing on Friday. Will appear to have happened. In the semi-finals, Brijesh Tamta (48 kg), Aryan (51 kg), Sagar Jakhar (60 kg), Yashvardhan Singh (63.5 kg), Sumit (67 kg), Priyanshu (71 kg), Rahul Kundu (75 kg), Sahil ( 80kg) Aryan (92kg) and Lakshya Rathi (+92kg) will fight in the men's category while Annu (48kg), Lakshmi (50kg), Nisha (52kg), Tamanna (54kg), Yatri Patel (57kg) and In the women's category, Nikita Chand (60 kg), Srishti Sathe (63 kg), Parthvi Grewal (66 kg), Akansh (70 kg), Rudrika (75 kg), Khushi Punia (81 kg) and Nirjhara Bana (+ 81 kg) will be in action. The prestigious tournament is witnessing high-voltage action. The presence of over 390 boxers from over 24 countries, fighting for medals in 25 weight classes.The finals of the youth and under-22 categories will be played on May 6 and May 7 respectively.