India’s women boxers delivered a landmark performance at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, finishing at the top of the medal standings with an impressive haul of 10 medals.
The team’s tally four gold, two silver and four bronze underlined India’s growing strength in women’s boxing at the continental level and marked one of the country’s most successful outings at the Asian Championships.
Under the guidance of head coach Santiago Nieva, the Indian women’s squad produced a flawless campaign in terms of podium finishes, with every boxer returning home with a medal. This level of consistency across weight categories highlighted both the depth and competitiveness within the Indian women’s boxing setup.
The gold rush began with Minakshi in the 48kg category. She set the tone for India’s campaign by securing a dominant 5–0 victory over Mongolia’s Nomundari Enkh-Amgalan in the final. Her controlled performance, marked by sharp movement and clean scoring, gave India an early boost on finals day.
Preeti Pawar continued India’s momentum in the 54kg division with one of the standout victories of the tournament. Facing Chinese Taipei’s Huang Hsiao-wen a three-time world champion and Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Preeti delivered a composed and tactically sound performance to win by unanimous decision. Her 5–0 victory over one of the most accomplished boxers in the draw signalled a major statement from the Indian camp.
Priya Ghanghas added to the gold tally in the 60kg category with a confident 3–0 win over North Korea’s Won Un-gyong. Priya’s ability to control distance and maintain pressure throughout the bout ensured a comfortable victory and further strengthened India’s dominance in the lightweight divisions.
In the 70kg category, Arundhati Choudhary capped off India’s golden run with a 4:1 victory against Kazakhstan’s Bakyt Seidish. Her performance reflected both tactical discipline and physical endurance, rounding off India’s gold medal haul on a high note.
India also claimed two silver medals. Jaismine Lamboriya finished runner-up in the 57kg category after a strong campaign that showcased her technical improvement and ring maturity. In the 80+kg division, Alfiya Pathan secured silver after reaching the final directly, reinforcing her credentials as one of India’s top prospects in the heavyweight category.
The bronze medals further illustrated the team’s consistency. Nikhat Zareen (51kg), Ankushita Boro (65kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Pooja Rani (80kg) all secured podium finishes after competitive campaigns in their respective categories. Their performances ensured that India maintained representation across nearly every weight class contested.
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Notably, India’s overall women’s medal tally of four gold, two silver and four bronze made it the best-performing nation in the women’s competition at this edition of the championships. With a total of 16 medals across men’s and women’s events, India emerged as the leading medal-winning nation overall.
The results also carry added significance in the context of future Olympic qualification. Seven of the weight categories contested at the Asian Championships 51kg, 54kg, 57kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg and 75kg are part of the sanctioned weight divisions for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Strong performances in these categories offer early indications of India’s potential contenders for the next Olympic cycle.
The presence of Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh during the competition further underscored the importance of the event in India’s boxing calendar. The comprehensive medal haul reflects not only individual excellence but also the effectiveness of structured training programmes and international exposure initiatives.
As the tournament moves into its concluding phase, India will look to add to its medal count, with two men’s boxers scheduled to compete in their respective finals. Regardless of the final outcomes, the women’s team has already set a new benchmark for Indian boxing at the Asian level.
The 2026 Asian Boxing Championships will be remembered as a defining chapter for Indian women’s boxing one marked by collective excellence, individual breakthroughs and a clear statement of intent on the road to future global competitions.
