India Off to Winning Start at U-19 Asian Boxing Championships as Chandrika Pujari, Joyshree Devi Shine in Jakarta

India Begins U-19 Asian Boxing Championships Campaign with Dominant Wins

Jakarta, July 5, 2026: India made an impressive start to its campaign at the U-19 Asian Boxing Championships as World Boxing Futures Cup gold medallist Chandrika Pujari and silver medallist Joyshree Devi delivered commanding performances on the opening day in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Competing in the preliminary rounds, Chandrika showcased her technical superiority in the girls' 51kg category by defeating Mongolia's Lakham Tsendbaatar via a unanimous 5-0 decision. The convincing victory secured her progression to the next round and underlined India's strong start to the continental competition.

Joyshree followed with another dominant display in the girls' 54kg division. The talented Indian boxer overwhelmed Chinese Taipei's Chen Ning Hong, forcing a second-round Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) to comfortably book her place in the next stage of the tournament.

Strong Indian Contingent Targets Continental Success

The Boxing Federation of India has fielded a formidable squad across both the U-19 and U-23 categories, with 20 boxers representing the country in each age group.

The championships serve as a crucial platform for India's emerging boxing talent to compete against some of Asia's strongest opponents while continuing the country's impressive rise in international boxing. The tournament also provides valuable international exposure for young athletes aiming to establish themselves on the global stage.

Focus Shifts to U-23 Men's Campaign

India's campaign continues on Monday with four U-23 men's boxers scheduled to begin their respective campaigns.

• Asian champion Vishwanath Suresh (50kg) will face Uzbekistan's Amirbek Ismoilov.
• Ganga (55kg) will take on Mongolia's Amgalanbaatar Bulgankhuu.
• Sagar Jakhar (60kg) is set to meet Japan's Koichi Nakayama.
• Hitesh (70kg) will conclude India's action against Chinese Taipei's Jun-Zhanglin.

With two convincing victories already secured on the opening day, India will look to carry its winning momentum into the U-23 competition and strengthen its bid for more medals at the championships in Jakarta.

About Boxing Federation of India

The Boxing Federation of India is the national governing body responsible for the promotion and development of amateur boxing in the country. It oversees national competitions, athlete development, and India's participation in international boxing events.

(Inputs from Press Release)