India heads into the prestigious age-group tournament with a strong and well-rounded squad across both boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 categories, reflecting the country\u2019s continued focus on grassroots development and nurturing future champions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The U-17 teams will see 13 boxers each in the boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 categories, competing across weight divisions ranging from 44\u201346kg to +80kg, supported by four coaches and a physiotherapist per squad. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, the U-15 teams feature 15 boxers each in both boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 divisions, competing across 30\u201333kg to +70kg categories, with five coaches and a physiotherapist accompanying each side.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh said, \u201cThese championships are an important platform for our young boxers to gain international exposure and test themselves against the best in Asia. Over the past two years, boxing has established itself as India\u2019s top-performing sport, consistently delivering the highest number of medals across major international events, including multi-sport competitions like the Youth Asian Games as well as World and Continental Championships. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"This sustained success reflects the growing depth of our grassroots program. We have a strong group of talented athletes across age categories, and we are confident this batch represents the next wave of upcoming talent and future champions for Indian boxing.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) president Ajay Singh said, \u201cThese championships are an important platform for our young boxers to gain international exposure and test themselves against the best in Asia. Over the past two years, boxing has established itself as India\u2019s top-performing sport, consistently delivering the highest number of medals across major international events, including multi-sport competitions like the Youth Asian Games as well as World and Continental Championships. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last year, India concluded its campaign with a strong performance at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan, winning a total of 43 Medals, including 15 gold, 6 silver, and 22 bronze medals. The country finished second overall, just behind Kazakhstan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n