Overview
- Five Indian U-17 boys reached the Asian Championships semifinals in Tashkent after strong quarterfinal wins.
- Yash Yadav (50kg) won 4:1, while Nivesh Pal (54kg), Naman Kumar (70kg), and Lakshay Phogat (75kg) each advanced with 5-0 decisions.
- The results lift the U-17 boys to at least five medals, which are guaranteed once a boxer reaches the last four.
- India's U-17 girls earlier secured at least 12 medals through emphatic wins, including Rakhi’s 5-0 verdict and Khushi’s first-round referee stoppage.
- At U-15 level, India has already locked in 27 of 30 podiums, driven by frequent referee stoppages and 5-0 calls across the card.