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Asian Boxing C’ships: Preeti, Deepak Start India’s Campaign With Wins
World Boxing Cup Finals: Preeti Pawar and Deepak from India delivered an impressive start at the 2026 Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia, securing tough victories against strong opponents on Monday.
In the women’s 54kg category, Preeti Pawar, a gold medallist at the World Boxing Cup Finals, delivered a strong performance to win 5-0 unanimously over Kazakhstan’s Elina Bazarova, a former Asian U22 champion (2025). Facing a highly skilled opponent, Preeti’s precise victory made a powerful start to her campaign.
In the men’s 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’s Khavasbek Asadullaev with a 3-2 split decision. Competing against a nation known for its strength in amateur boxing, Deepak demonstrated tactical discipline and resilience in a tightly fought match.
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