India, July 13 -- Indian boxers continued their impressive run at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with 8 athletes advancing to the finals across the men's and women's U-23 categories. The contingent also guaranteed 7 bronze medals after strong semifinal performances.

In the U-23 women's competition, Nisha (54kg), Nikita Chand (60kg), Kajal (65kg), Muskan (75kg) and Priyanka (+80kg) booked their places in the finals with dominant victories. Nisha, Nikita and Kajal forced referee stoppages, while Muskan and Priyanka registered convincing 5-0 wins over their respective opponents.

In the U-23 men's category, Vishvanath Suresh (50kg), Ganga (55kg) and Vanshaj (65kg) also reached the finals. Vishvanath recorded a domi...