Asian Boxing Championship: Three Indian women advance to semifinals

By  News On Air   Apr 03, 2026

India confirmed three medals at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 as Nikhat Zareen, Priya, and Preeti Pawar registered impressive victories today to advance to the semifinals in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Leading the charge, Nikhat Zareen was in complete control in the Women’s 51 kg quarterfinal today, sealing a first-round RSC (Referee Stops Contest) victory over Phillipines’ Xian Baguhin in a dominant outing. She will now face China’s Wu Yu, the Paris 2024 Olympic gold medallist, in the semifinals. In the Women’s 60 kg category, Priya showcased composure and tactical maturity to defeat China’s Chengyu Yang by 4-1, continuing her impressive run in the tournament. She will next take on Mongolia’s Namuun Monkhor for a place in the final. In the Women’s 54 kg category, Preeti Pawar, the gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, outclassed Mongolian boxer Enkhjargal Munguntsetseng with a 5-nil unanimous decision victory. Preeti is set to face South Korea’s Im Aeji, the Paris 2024 Olympic bronze medallist in the semifinal clash.