Indian Junior Boxers Shine At International Training Camp Cum Competition In China

Last Updated:August 26, 2025, 18:58 IST

India’s U-17 boxers shine at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang.

Indian boxer at the 3rd 'Belt and Road' International Youth Boxing Gala in Xinjiang

India’s young boxers are making a significant impact at the 3rd ‘Belt and Road’ International Youth Boxing Gala, an International Training Camp and Tournament for U-17, U-19, and U-23, currently happening in Xinjiang, China, from August 15 to 30, 2025. Organised by the Chinese Boxing Federation and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region Government, the event has attracted top youth boxing talent from around the world.

India has sent a 59-member contingent, including 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, 6 support staff, and 1 Referee & Judge. Only U-17 boys and girls are representing India at this edition.

What Indian Boxers Did In China?

The team was selected from the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championships 2025, with medalists in Asian Youth Games and Non-Asian Youth Games weight categories earning a place.

On August 25, the junior girls started their bouts, with Khushi Chand (46 kg) defeating her Chinese opponent by RSC in the 3rd round in Ring A, and Priya (66 kg) also winning against her Chinese competitor by RSC in the 3rd round in Ring B.

On the same day, the junior boys showcased strong performances. Dhruv Kharb (46 kg) defeated Iran’s Akbari Maghsoudian Amirmahdi 5:0, Ritesh Kumar (57 kg) overpowered Kyrgyzstan’s Ergeshov Alikhan 5:0, and Aryan (60 kg) advanced against Kazakhstan’s Dulat Aziz via disqualification. Despite losses for Lanchenba Singh, Sahil Duhan, and Bhavya Pratap, the team demonstrated resilience against experienced opponents.

The competition phase of the tournament continues until August 29 in Urumqi and Yili, with both boys and girls aiming to highlight India’s emerging boxing talent on the international stage.

Meanwhile, the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has dispatched a strong 27-member Indian senior boxing team to Sheffield, United Kingdom, for an intensive combined training camp in preparation for the World Boxing Championships. This initiative is part of BFI’s ongoing efforts to provide Indian boxers with international exposure and the best possible preparation by ensuring they acclimatise to conditions well before the tournament.

(With inputs from Agencies)

Ritayan Basu

Ritayan Basu, Senior Sub-Editor, Sports at News18.com. Has been covering domestic and and international football for nearly a decade. Has played and covered badminton. Ocassionally writes cricket content, havin...Read More

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August 26, 2025, 18:58 IST

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