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\n\tIndian boxers remained a strong force at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Championships with eight of them advancing to the finals across men’s and women’s U-23 categories and seven others securing bronze medals after semifinal finishes here.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn the U-23 women’s category, five Indian boxers progressed to the finals.<\/p>\n
\n\tNisha (54kg) defeated Hyeju Lee of Korea, while Nikita Chand (60kg) registered a win against Sarii Kokufu of Japan.<\/p>\n
\n\tKajal (65kg) sailed past Gulzina Melsvek of Kyrgyzstan on Sunday. In all the bouts referees had to stop the contest due to the Indians’ overwhelming domination.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn the higher weight categories, Muskan (75kg) won 5:0 against Toirova Oysha of Uzbekistan while Priyanka (+80kg) recorded a dominant 5:0 win over Panar Seiitkhankyzy Kazakhstan.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn the U-23 men’s category, three Indian boxers advanced to the finals.<\/p>\n
\n\tVishvanath Suresh (50kg) delivered a commanding 5:0 win over his Philippines opponent, while Ganga (55kg) edged past Japan with a 3:2 split decision.<\/p>\n
\n\tVanshaj (65kg) also impressed with a 4:1 victory over a Kyrgyzstan opponent to secure his place in the final.<\/p>\n
\n\tIndia also added seven bronze medals from semifinal finishes.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn the U-23 women’s category, bronze medals were secured by Tanu (51kg), Prachi (57kg), Shivani (70kg), and Naina (80kg).<\/p>\n