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Payal, Nisha And Akansha Strike Gold In Junior World Boxing Championships

Young pugilists Payal, Nisha and Akansha won a gold medal each after dominating performances as India ended their impressive campaign at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia with 17 medals on Tuesday. The Indian contingent secured three gold, nine silver and five bronze medals from the championships. The Indian women's team finished joint second in the event. Payal handed India its first gold when she outclassed local favourite Petrosyan Heghine of Armenia by unanimous decision in the girls 48kg final. Later, Asian youth champions Nisha and Akansha lived up to the expectations as they extended their dream runs to clinch gold medals in style.

Payal, Nisha And Akansha Strike Gold In Junior World Boxing Championships

Young pugilists Payal, Nisha and Akansha won a gold medal each after dominating performances as India ended their impressive campaign at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia with 17 medals on Tuesday. The Indian contingent secured three gold, nine silver and five bronze medals from the championships. The Indian women's team finished joint second in the event. Payal handed India its first gold when she outclassed local favourite Petrosyan Heghine of Armenia by unanimous decision in the girls 48kg final. Later, Asian youth champions Nisha and Akansha lived up to the expectations as they extended their dream runs to clinch gold medals in style.

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik Sign Off With Silver; 9 Players To Fight For Gold

Indian boxers Hardik Panwar, Amisha Keretta and Prachi Tokas signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Asian junior champion Hardik (80kg) conceded a narrow 2-3 loss to Ashurov Bairamkhan of Russia in a closely-fought contest on Sunday. Both the boxers looked aggressive in the bout, grabbing every opportunity to score points and keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. However, the Russian did enough to tilt the result in his favour.

Síofra Lawless wins gold at World Junior Boxing Championships

Síofra Lawless has claimed a second gold for Ireland at the World Junior Boxing Championships in Armenia with a comprehensive defeat of India's Shrushti Sachin Sathe.

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik Sign Off With Silver; 9 Players To Fight For Gold

Indian boxers Hardik Panwar, Amisha Keretta and Prachi Tokas signed off with silver medals after suffering defeats in their respective finals at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships in Yerevan, Armenia. Asian junior champion Hardik (80kg) conceded a narrow 2-3 loss to Ashurov Bairamkhan of Russia in a closely-fought contest on Sunday. Both the boxers looked aggressive in the bout, grabbing every opportunity to score points and keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats. However, the Russian did enough to tilt the result in his favour.

Junior World Championships: 12 Indian boxers Storm Into Finals

Indian boxers on Friday continued their fine form at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships as 12 of them entered the finals after stunning displays in the last four rounds in Yerevan, Armenia. Amisha (54kg) and Payal (48kg) started the day on a winning note for India against Trigos Bucur Rocio of Romania and Bibolsynkyzy Sila of Kazakhstan, both winning the bout by an unanimous 5-0 verdict. Prachi Tokas ( 80kg) put up a dominant show over Osipova Mariia of Russia, forcing the referee to stop the contest in the first round itself.

Junior World Championships: 12 Indian boxers Storm Into Finals

Indian boxers on Friday continued their fine form at the IBA Junior World Boxing Championships as 12 of them entered the finals after stunning displays in the last four rounds in Yerevan, Armenia. Amisha (54kg) and Payal (48kg) started the day on a winning note for India against Trigos Bucur Rocio of Romania and Bibolsynkyzy Sila of Kazakhstan, both winning the bout by an unanimous 5-0 verdict. Prachi Tokas ( 80kg) put up a dominant show over Osipova Mariia of Russia, forcing the referee to stop the contest in the first round itself.

Medal for John Donoghue in Armenia as IABA criticises Department of Sport on boycott issue

John Donoghue has secured at least a bronze medal at the World Junior Championships after winning his quarter-final bout against Russia's Zakhar Bespalov, while the IABA has criticised the Department of Sport for a "lack of communication" around its former boycott of Russia and Belarus.

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Payal, Nisha And Akansha Strike Gold In Junior World Boxing Championships

Payal, Nisha And Akansha Strike Gold In Junior World Boxing Championships

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik Sign Off With Silver; 9 Players To Fight For Gold

Síofra Lawless wins gold at World Junior Boxing Championships

Junior World Boxing Championships: Amisha, Prachi, Hardik Sign Off With Silver; 9 Players To Fight For Gold

Junior World Championships: 12 Indian boxers Storm Into Finals

Junior World Championships: 12 Indian boxers Storm Into Finals

Medal for John Donoghue in Armenia as IABA criticises Department of Sport on boycott issue