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Asian Boxing C'ships: Vishvanath strikes gold as India conclude campaign with 16 medals

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Vishvanath Suresh Wins Gold as India Finish Second at Asian Boxing Championships 2026

By IANS News April 11, 2026 • 09:09 AM View: 208

India capped off a memorable campaign at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 with Vishvanath Suresh clinching gold in the men’s 50kg category, defeating Japan’s Daichi Iwai by a dominant 5:0 margin in the final.

Sachin (60kg) added to the tally with a hard-fought silver medal, rounding off a strong showing for the men’s contingent. India finished second on the table with five golds, one fewer than Kazakhstan, but claimed the most medals overall, 16.