India Assured 43 Medals at Asian Under-15 and 17 Boxing in Amman
Why in the news
India’s young boxers secured a large medal haul in Jordan’s capital when four more fighters entered the semifinals.
Key facts
- Event: inaugural Asian under-15 and under-17 boxing championships in Amman.
- Guaranteed medals: 43 in total for India.
- Under-15: 25 medals assured; under-17: 18 medals.
- Reason: every semifinalist is awarded a bronze medal.
Medal split
| Age group | Assured medals |
|---|---|
| Under-15 | 25 |
| Under-17 | 18 |
| Total | 43 |
Exam angle
- Venue: Amman.
- Edition: first-ever (inaugural).
- Rule: semifinalists win bronze.