New Delhi. Indian boxers have put up an exceptional performance at the ongoing World Boxing U-19 Championships being held in Budva, Montenegro, raising hopes for multiple gold medals for the country. The young pugilists have delivered stellar performances in the knockout stages to secure crucial victories.
Aditya Dominates Semifinal Bout
Competing in the men's 55kg weight category, Aditya faced Azerbaijan's Nihat Gasimov in the semifinal match. The Asian U-19 Championship silver medalist maintained complete control across all three rounds on Sunday night. The judges delivered a unanimous 5-0 decision in his favor, making him the second Indian male boxer to reach the final of this prestigious tournament. In the gold medal match, he will square off against Islam Magomedov of Russia.
Megha Shyokand Advances to the Title Clash
In the women's division, Megha Shyokand delivered a standout performance in the 80kg semifinal by defeating Kyrgyzstan's Meerim Chinibekova. She secured her place in the final via RSC, which stands for referee stopping the contest, further bolstering India's medal prospects.
Harshika and Prachi Tokas Secure Bronze Medals
Meanwhile, other Indian contenders fought hard but had to settle for bronze medals after closely contested matches. In the women's 65kg semifinal on Sunday evening, Harshika put up a tough fight against America's Lauren Elmore before narrowly losing 2-3, earning a bronze medal. Additionally, Prachi Tokas secured a bronze medal after facing a defeat in her women's over-80kg semifinal encounter.
