Selections were based on performances at the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championship 2025, where gold medallists earned direct entry into the squad, while silver medallists were named as reserves in their respective categories.
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The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Thursday announced a 23-member squad for the Asian Youth Games 2025 in Bahrain, with the training camp now underway at NIS Patiala from September 23 to October 20.
Selections were based on performances at the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championship 2025, where gold medallists earned direct entry into the squad, while silver medallists were named as reserves in their respective categories.
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The squad includes standout performers from the Asian U-17 Championships held in July, where India secured 43 medals and finished second overall, highlighting the nation’s rising strength in youth boxing and its ability to challenge traditional Asian powerhouses.
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The 14-member athlete contingent, evenly split with seven boys and seven girls, is supported by six coaches, two physiotherapists, and a doctor, providing a comprehensive support structure.
Gold medallists such as Dhruv Kharb, Udham Singh Raghav, Khushi Chand, Ahaana Sharma, and Chandrika Bhoreshi Pujari are now refining their skills under head coaches Vinod Kumar (Boys U-17) and Jitender Raj Singh (Girls U-17).
“In the past few months, our young boxers have shown they can stand toe-to-toe with the best in Asia, bringing home strong results at continental and national levels. This camp is about building on that momentum, sharpening their skills, and preparing them to be serious medal contenders in Bahrain, while underlining the rising strength of Indian boxing,” said Ajay Singh, president of BFI.
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