Road boxing

International Youth Boxing Gala: India’s junior boys stamped their authority on the second day of the 3rd “Belt and Road” International Youth Boxing Gala—U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament in Xinjiang, China, with a string of commanding victories that underlined the country’s growing depth in grassroots boxing.

The highlight of the day was a clean sweep of four bouts, as India’s young pugilists outclassed opponents from Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Azerbaijan. Dhruv Kharb set the tone with a dominant 5:0 win over Uzbekistan’s Yorkinjonov Abdugani, showcasing sharp movement and precision punching. Uday Singh followed suit, keeping India’s momentum intact with another clinical 5:0 verdict against Afghanistan’s Habibi Mohammed Zaki.

The standout performance came from Udham Singh Raghav, who lit up the arena with a knockout victory over Azerbaijan’s Mehtiyev Tunar, one of the most eye-catching results of the day’s action. Closing out India’s flawless run, Ashish delivered a composed 5:0 triumph against Afghanistan’s Salangi Farhad, capping an emphatic day for the Indian camp.