Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami, and Hemant Sangwan showcased their exceptional talent by securing gold medals as Indian boxers made a remarkable impact at the inaugural U19 World Championships organized by World Boxing in Colorado, USA. The Indian contingent delivered an impressive performance, culminating in a total of 17 medals.
Event Overview
- The inaugural U19 World Championships organized by World Boxing took place in Colorado, USA.
- Indian boxers achieved a remarkable total of 17 medals in the tournament.
- Venue : Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, USA.
- Dates : 25 October – 5 November 2024.
Gold Medal Winners
- Parthavi Grewal: Won gold in the women’s 65kg category with a 5-0 victory over Netherlands’ Aaliyah Hoppema.
- Vanshika Goswami: Clinched gold in the women’s +80kg category by defeating Germany’s Victoria Gatt via Referee Stops Contest (RSC) after just 1 minute and 37 seconds.
- Hemant Sangwan: Secured the sole gold medal in the men’s category, winning 4-1 against the USA’s Rishon Sims in the 90kg category.
Silver Medal Winners
- Nisha (51kg)
- Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg)
- Kritika Wasan (80kg)
- Chanchal Chaudhary (48kg)
- Anjali Singh (57kg)
- Vini (60kg)
- Akansha Phalaswal (70kg)
- Rahul Kundu (75kg)
Bronze Medal Winners
- Rishi Singh (50kg)
- Krrish Pal (55kg)
- Sumit (70kg)
- Aryan (85kg)
- Lakshay Rathi (90+kg)
Contributions from Khelo India Athletes (KIAs)
- A total of 11 Khelo India Athletes contributed to the medal tally, including 8 trainees from SAI National Centre of Excellence (NCOE).
Medal-winning Khelo India Athletes
- Boys: Sumit, Lakshay Rathi, Krrish Pal (all NCOE Rohtak), Aryan, Rishi Singh.
- Girls: Krisha Verma (NCOE Aurangabad), Chanchal Chaudhary, Nisha, Vini, Akansha Phalaswal (all NCOE Rohtak), Supriya Devi.
NCOE Medal Winners
NCOE Rohtak
- Gold: Parthavi Grewal, Vanshika Goswami
- Silver: Chanchal, Nisha, Vini, Akansha, Kritika
- Bronze: Krrish Pal, Sumit, Lakshay Rathi
NCOE Aurangabad
Significance
- The championships highlighted the growing talent of Indian boxers, particularly among female athletes, with 10 female boxers standing on the podium.
- The performance demonstrates the effectiveness of initiatives like the Khelo India program in nurturing young sports talent in India.
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Indian U19 boxers secured 17 medals at the inaugural event at the U-19 World Championships organized by World Boxing. |
| Organized By | World Boxing |
| Dates | 25 October to 5th November |
| Venue | Colorado, USA |
| India’s Medal Tally | 17 Medals |
| Gold | - Parthavi Grewal
- Vanshika Goswami
- Hemant Sangwan
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| Silver | - Nisha (51kg)
- Supriya Devi Thokchom (54kg)
- Kritika Wasan (80kg)
- Chanchal Chaudhary (48kg)
- Anjali Singh (57kg)
- Vini (60kg)
- Akansha Phalaswal (70kg)
- Rahul Kundu (75kg)
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| Bronze | - Rishi Singh (50kg)
- Krrish Pal (55kg)
- Sumit (70kg)
- Aryan (85kg)
- Lakshay Rathi (90+kg)
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