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Asian Boxing C’ships: Vishvanath, Chandrika Spearhead India’s Strong U-19 & U-23 Squad
World Boxing Futures Cup: India will field a balanced mix of proven performers and emerging talent at the U-19 & U-23 Asian Boxing Championships, with reigning Asian champion Vishvanath Suresh and World Boxing Futures Cup gold medallist Chandrika Bhoresh Pujari leading the country's challenge at the continental event, which begins on July 3 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Wednesday announced its squads across both age groups, with the tournament expected to provide an important platform for the nation's young boxers to gain international exposure and continue their progression towards the senior ranks.
Vishvanath, the reigning Asian champion in the men's U-23 50kg category, headlines a formidable men's squad that also features Ganga (55kg), Sagar Jakhar (60kg), Vanshaj (65kg), Hitesh (70kg), Neeraj (75kg), Aryan Malik (80kg), Rocky Chaudhary (85kg), Hemant Sangwan (90kg) and Ishan Kataria (+90kg).
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