Manama: India’s young pugilists continued to make waves at the 3rd Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain, with six boxers, including five girls and one boy, storming into their respective finals. India also confirmed one bronze medal following a strong semifinal run from Anant Deshmukh in the men’s category.

In the girls’ semifinals, Khushi Chand (46kg) began India’s dominant run with a commanding 5:0 victory over Mongolia, followed by Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari (54kg), who outclassed her rival from Kazakhstan with another 5:0 win. Harnoor Kaur (66kg) displayed excellent composure and counterattacking flair to defeat Chinese Taipei (5:0), while Anshika (+80kg) overpowered China in another clean sweep.

In Session 2, Ahaana (50kg) showcased her grit to overcome a tough challenge from Uz

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