In the women's 60kg category, Priya put on a clinical display to secure a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Kazakhstan\u2019s Rimma Volossenko, showcasing control and composure throughout the bout to progress to the next stage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She will next face China's Chengyu Yang, the No. 2 seed in the category, in what promises to be a high-quality contest.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s 55kg category, Jadumani fought a closely contested bout against Japan\u2019s Rui Yamaguchi, eventually going down 2-3 in a split decision. Yamaguchi, the No. 1 seed in the category, came into the tournament with strong credentials, including a silver medal at the Astana event and a bronze at the Boxing World Cup Finals, making him one of the favourites in the field.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Despite facing a highly accomplished opponent, Jadumani matched him punch for punch, pushing the contest to the wire in what turned out to be one of the closest bouts of the day.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With a mix of dominant performances and hard-fought contests, the Indian contingent continues its campaign in the early stages of the tournament.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Boxing Championships 2026 features top boxing talent from across the continent, with each bout playing a crucial role in shaping the road to the medal rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On Day 1, Preeti Pawar and Deepak from India delivered an impressive start.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Asian Boxing Championships 2026 features top boxing talent from across the continent, with each bout playing a crucial role in shaping the road to the medal rounds.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In the men\u2019s 70kg category, Deepak, who earned a silver medal at the Boxam Elite International 2026 and a bronze at the Asian Youth Boxing Championships 2022, performed confidently to narrowly defeat Uzbekistan\u2019s Khavasbek Asadullaev with a 3-2 split decision.<\/p>\r\n\r\n