New Delhi: India ended the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 on a high note, finishing second overall but with the highest number of total medals. Leading the charge was young boxer Vishwanath Suresh, who won the gold medal in the men’s 50kg category by defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai with a clear 5:0 decision. His performance was outstanding throughout the tournament, especially when he showed confidence and maturity beyond his experience, defeating the world number one en route.
Another strong contribution came from Sachin, who clinched a hard-fought silver, adding to India’s medal tally and highlighting a solid effort by the men’s team.In total, India won 16 medals, just one gold short of table-toppers Kazakhstan, marking a highly successful campaign.
Women lead the charge.
India’s women’s boxing team played a major role in this success and topped the medal standings with 10 medals. Gold medalists included Meenakshi, Preeti, Priya, and Arundhati, all of whom dominated their categories. Jasmin and Alfian Pathan’s silver medals as well as four bronze medals showed the team’s consistency across the divisions.
A promising future
Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh praised the team’s effort. As quoted by IANS, he said, “It has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing… What stands out is the depth of talent coming through – despite the changes at the previous world championships, this team has shown great character and promise, winning titles against some of the toughest fighters on the continent.” “We are seeing a new wave of upcoming talent and multiple medal contenders taking to the big stage, which bodes well for the future of Indian boxing.”
