Indian Boxers Shine At Thailand Open 2025, Clinch Eight Medals
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Deepak and Naman Tanwar won gold at the Thailand Open 2025, leading India to a total of eight medals.
Deepak and Naman Tanwar secured gold medals in their respective categories, marking a successful conclusion for Indian boxers at the Thailand Open 2025 with a total of eight medals.
Deepak triumphed over Uzbekistan's Abdurakhimov Javokhir with a 5:0 victory in the 75 kg category, while Naman defeated China's Han Xuezhen 4:1 in the 90 kg final.
In the women's 80+kg final, Kiran narrowly lost to Kazakhstan's Yeldana Talipova, 2:3, in a closely contested match, earning a silver medal.
Bronze medals were awarded to Tamanna (51 kg), Priya (57 kg), Sanju (60 kg), Saneh (70 kg), and Lalfakmawii Ralte (80 kg), who all showcased strong performances to finish on the podium.
Ajay Singh, Chairman of the BFI Interim Committee, remarked, 'It's a clear sign that the systems we've put in place are working. As we now shift focus to the second leg of the World Cup in Kazakhstan, we carry forward this momentum and belief. The goal is clear, to keep building, keep performing, and keep raising the bar."
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India sent a 19-member team to the prestigious boxing tournament, which featured skilled boxers from countries such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.
Previously, Indian boxers earned six medals, including one gold, at the World Boxing Cup in Brazil and are now preparing for the second leg in Kazakhstan later this month.
The World Boxing Cup Finals are scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this year.
(With PTI Inputs)
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June 01, 2025, 20:35 IST
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