A 40-member Indian boxing contingent is poised to make a strong impression at the Asian U19 and U22 Boxing Championships, scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 12 at the iconic Indoor Stadium Huamark in Bangkok.
Organised by Asian Boxing in collaboration with World Boxing and the Thailand Boxing Association, the championship will feature 396 boxers from 26 nations.
The tournament includes two age categories—U19 (for athletes born in 2007 and 2008) and U22 (for those born between 2004 and 2006)—with both men and women competing under Olympic-style boxing rules.
The Indian squad presents a formidable mix of seasoned and emerging talent across both age groups. Leading the charge is three-time Asian champion and two-time national champion Vishvanath Suresh, a top contender in his category.
He will be joined by national champion Sagar, National Games silver medallist Preet Malik, Khelo India gold medallist and senior nationals standout Suman Kumari, and 2024 Asian Youth Championship bronze medallist Yakshika.
The team also includes multiple-time national medallist Nisha and 2024 Sub-Junior Nationals silver medallist Muskan. Several promising newcomers who have made a mark on the domestic circuit add further depth and dynamism to India’s campaign.
Boxers will compete across 10 weight categories in each division. For U19 men, the categories range from 47–50 kg up to +90 kg, while U19 women will compete in classes from 45–48 kg to +80 kg. The U22 men and women will also compete in the same weight ranges, ensuring a full array of match-ups across all divisions.
For many squad members, this championship marks their debut on a major international stage—an invaluable opportunity to step beyond domestic boundaries and test their mettle against Asia’s finest young pugilists.