Ulaanbaatar, April 7 -- India's campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 gathered serious momentum as six women and two men boxers booked their places in the finals, underlining the country's growing depth across weight categories.
Leading the charge in the women's semifinals, Minakshi and Jaismine delivered composed performances under pressure. Competing in the 48kg category, Minakshi secured a convincing 4:1 win over Thailand's Thipsatcha Yodwaree, displaying control and tactical sharpness throughout the bout. Jaismine, meanwhile, was pushed all the way in her 57kg semifinal against Uzbekistan's Nigina Uktamova but held her nerve to edge a tight 3:2 decision and advance to the gold medal clash.
In the men's section, Vishvanath Su...