Women rule roost as India cap golden Asian Boxing campaign

Ulaanbaatar: India capped off a memorable Asian Boxing Championships campaign with Vishvanath Suresh clinching the medal gold in the men’s 50kg category here on Friday.

Vishvanath defeated Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5-0 margin in the final. Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent.

India finished second on the table with five gold, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals (16) overall. The performance was headlined by a historic outing from the Indian women’s team, which topped the medal charts with 10 podium finishes, including four gold, two silver and four bronze, marking one of their finest showings at the continental level.

Vishvanath’s gold marks a significant milestone in his rapid rise through the ranks. Having emerged through the national circuit with consistent performances, he has quickly established himself on the international stage.

His campaign in Ulaanbaatar was particularly impressive, highlighted by his victory over a world No. 1 en route to the final. Speaking on the performance, Boxing Federation of India president Ajay Singh said, “This has been a remarkable campaign for Indian boxing and for our women who have topped the medal charts with four gold medals. Our men’s team was impressive again, especially young Vishva with his gold.”