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Hans India
3 days ago
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- Hans India
Thailand Open 2025: Deepak, Naman Tanwar clinch Gold as India return with eight medals
Deepak and Naman Tanwar spearheaded India's campaign at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament, securing two golds as part of an impressive eight-medal haul. Competing against tough international opponents, and despite limited exposure or experience, the Indian boxers delivered a standout week of performances. This display of grit and potential marks a promising start for Indian Boxing's second chapter offering renewed hope for the future of Indian boxing. Deepak clinched the men's 75kg gold with a 5:0 win over Abdurakhimov Javokhir of Uzbekistan while Naman Tanwar got the better of China's Han Xuezhen 4:1 in the 90kg final. In the women's 80+kg final, Kiran went down 2:3 against Kazakhstan's Yeldana Talipova in a keenly fought bout to settle for a silver. Speaking on India's achievement, BFI President-Chairman, Interim Committee, Ajay Singh, said: 'I want to extend my heartiest congratulations to our medallists at the Thailand Open. This performance reflects the growing depth and consistency that our boxers are capable of on the international stage. They have shown composure, skill, and strategic maturity against some of the best in the world, especially in the heavier weight categories this time around. 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.' Five Indian women boxers will also return home with bronze medals. Tamanna (51kg), Priya (57kg), Sanju (60kg), Saneh (70kg) and Lalfakmawii Ralte (80kg) came up with strong performance to finish on the podium. On Sunday, Deepak opened India's gold medal tally with a commanding win over Abdurakhimov. He was cautious at the start but midway through the opening round began taking control of the bout and then sailed through. In the 90kg final, Tanwar adopted a different approach as he began aggressively against Han from the beginning and dominated the first two rounds. The Chinese fought back in the third as Tanwar began to play safe but could not do enough to turn the tables. However, a spur-of-the-moment gesture that offended the Uzbekistan coach led to Indian boxer Anshul Gill's disqualification, despite winning the semi-final bout. Following a formal complaint by the opposing team's coach, Anshul (90+kg) was barred from receiving a medal as he was disqualified from participating in the finals of Thailand Open 2025 this morning. The Indian contingent reaffirmed their standing as one of the world's leading boxing nations with a strong performance at the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament. Facing tough international competition, these boxers—who were runners-up at the national level—rose to the occasion, showcasing the depth of India's bench strength. Their impressive outing not only earned valuable international exposure but also marked a significant step forward in shaping Boxing Chapter 2.0 for India. India had fielded a 19-member strong contingent in the prestigious boxing tournament, held under the aegis of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, that has attracted talented boxers from powerhouses like China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand. Indian boxers had won six medals, including one gold, in the World Boxing Cup in Brazil and will be gearing up for the second leg at the end of this month in Kazakhstan. The World Boxing Cup Finals will be played in New Delhi later this year.
The Hindu
30-04-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Indian sports wrap, April 30: India tops Asian U-15 Boxing Championships with haul of 25 medals
BOXING India tops Asian U-15 Boxing Championships Putting up a dominant show, India topped the U-15 category by claiming a rich haul of 25 medals, including 10 gold, by women pugilists at the U-15 and U-17 Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. The women boxers secured 10 golds and four bronze medals across the 15 weight appearances, winning every title bout they contested in the finals on Tuesday. The U-15 bouts started with Komal (30–33 kg) narrowly edging Kazakhstan's Aiaru Onggarbek with a 3:2 split decision. Khushi Ahlawat (35 kg) then beat her opponent 4:1, while Tamanna (37 kg) sealed her gold with a second-round RSC. Svi (40 kg), Milky Meinam (43 kg), Princi (52 kg), Navya (58 kg), Sunaina (61 kg), Trushana Mohite (67 kg), and Vanshika (70+ kg) all won their respective bouts unanimously, capping a clean sweep in the finals for the girls' U-15 squad. Four Indian boys contested the finals. Apart from one gold for Sanskar Vinod (35 kg), three finished with silver medals, adding to the seven bronzes. 'What an incredible evening for Indian boxing. Hearing the national anthem play 11 times and seeing India topping the charts filled us all with pride. I heartily congratulate our 25 Under-15 medallists on this outstanding achievement. These are our future Olympic champions, and they've made the nation proud,' Indian Boxing's Interim Committee Chairman Ajay Singh said. India was already assured of 43 medals ahead of the finals, including 25 in the U-15 category and 18 in the U-17 category – the finals of which will be contested on Wednesday. Rudraksh Singh Khaidem (46 kg), Abhijeet (61 kg), and Lakshay Phogat (64 kg) settled for silver against Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Iraq, respectively. The focus now shifts to the U-17 finals on day 11, where seven Indian boxers will fight for gold and look to close the tournament on a high. -PTI
