World Boxing U-19 Championships: Aman Dev, Harshika and Lakshu Storm Into Quarter-Finals
Aman Dev, Harshika, and Lakshu secure quarter-final spots at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Montenegro. Read the full results.
The Indian boxing contingent is making strong strides at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Budva, Montenegro. In a series of high-intensity bouts, India's Aman Dev, Harshika, and Lakshu have delivered clinical performances to secure their places in the quarter-finals, keeping the dream of a podium finish alive.
Aman Dev Dominates the Ring
Aman Dev continued his stellar form in the men's 50kg category, putting on a masterclass against Serbia's Pavle Popovic. Dev left no room for doubt, dominating all three rounds of the contest. His tactical superiority and precision earned him a resounding 5-0 unanimous decision victory.
The road to the semi-finals now leads Aman to a clash with Georgia's Shalva Beridze, where he will fight for a spot in the final four.
Women Boxers Secure Last Eight Berths
The Indian women's squad also mirrored this success with two significant victories:
- Harshika: Competing in the 65kg category, Harshika displayed commanding form to defeat Tiana Rew of Australia with a 4-0 scoreline, punching her ticket to the quarter-finals.
- Lakshu: In a much more closely contested battle in the 70kg category, Lakshu showed great resilience. She managed to edge out Turkey's Buse Nur Yazan in a nail-biting 3-2 decision to advance to the last eight.
Mixed Results for Men's Category
While the celebrations continued for some, the tournament brought mixed fortunes for other Indian athletes.
Mausam Suhag Advances
In the men's 65kg division, Mausam Suhag mirrored Aman's dominance. He secured a clinical 5-0 victory over Italy's Giuseppe Cavallo. Suhag has now progressed to the round of 16, where he is set to face Turkey's Mehmet Enes Sanli in a high-stakes bout for a quarter-final berth.
Setback for Shivam
The momentum faced a hurdle in the men's 60kg category. Shivam suffered a disappointing exit after losing to Serbia's Nikola Bogatinoski. The match ended via a referee-stopped contest (RSC) late on Sunday, ending Shivam's campaign in the championships.
As the competition intensifies in Montenegro, the Indian squad remains focused on converting these early victories into medals, with several boxers now just a few wins away from the championship glory.