Vietnam and Thailand joined the youth finals in Colombo

Vietnam and Thailand secured their first youth final spots at the ASBC Asian U22 & Youth Boxing Championships in Colombo, Sri Lanka today.

Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, French Polynesia, IBA-India, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, New Zealand, IBA-Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan and Vietnam are the 23 participating nations in this championship.

IBA-Iraq’s Ali Hameed Al-Lami faced Saudi Arabia’s Feras Alsubhi in the first bout at the men’s youth minimumweight (48kg) today. The Saudi boxer won his opener in Colombo against his Cambodian opponent and after the first tactical round, he increased his speed in the second. The Saudi boxer won their tight meeting which means that he can box for the title of the smallest youth category with Kazakhstan’s Nurkhan Kumarbekov who eliminated Sri Lanka’s brave Gedara Warnakulasooriya Weliketiye.

Kazakhstan’s Dossymzhan Tangatar and Kyrgyzstan’s Yasur Taalaybek Uulu met in the first semi-finals at the youth flyweight (51kg). The smaller Kyrgyz had some nice and quick hooks in the first round but Tangatar turned up the heat in time and used his longer hands effectively. Tangatar controlled the second part of the bout and he will be meeting for the title with Mongolia’s Tenuun Chuluunbaatar who made a U-turn against Bangladesh’s promising Mahamud Abir.

Kazakhstan’s ASBC Asian Junior Champion Aldiyar Bakhadur joined the youth age group this January but he was immediately selected to participate in Colombo. The 17-year-old Kazakh progressed a lot in terms of strength and he landed powerful shots already in the first round. Bakhadur knocked down his Iraqi opponent, Mohammed Naeem Al-Sarray in the second round and the referee stopped their bout.

Tajikistan’s Biloldjon Iksanov, the ASBC Asian Junior Champion, was unbeaten in the recent national and international competitions therefore he is a high hope in Colombo as well. The 16-year-old Tajik moved forward against Kyrgyzstan’s Umar Orusbayev who used smart strategy against the favourite. Iksanov caught his neighbouring opponent with heavy punches in a few times but he had to work hard to beat the technician Kyrgyz today.

Kyrgyzstan’s Daniil Bulavkin is a newcomer in the youth national team in such a huge event as the ASBC Asian Youth Boxing Championships but he won several regional and national competitions. The Kyrgyz featherweight (57kg) boxer was taller, stronger and more experienced than Bangladesh’s Hasan Mohamed Mehedi therefore he can prepare to the upcoming final with Kazakhstan’s Nygman Nygmet who used his longer hands to beat Sri Lanka’s energetic Ampa Witana Arachchilage Jayathissa.

IBA-India’s Mohit had a hard job in the first semi-final at the lightweight (60kg) against Saudi Arabia’s Sultan Almohammed who developed a lot after the hard training sessions with his Ukrainian and English coaches. The Indian had a tight advantage on the judges’ scorecards after two rounds of fight but Almohammed did not give up the contest therefore Mohit had to keep the full focus until the last bell.

Kyrgyzstan’s Erlan Ergeshov had a great success in the previous round of boxing and he attacked a lot in the first round despite his height advantage. His rival, Kazakhstan’s Adilet Tortubek was patient in the first round and he tried to wait for the best counter-attacking moments. Ergeshov had excellent stamina, great physical conditions but Tortubek’s hand was raised after the last gong and the Kazakh will meet for the title Mohit of India.

Sri Lanka’s best female youth boxer, Yapa Mudiyanselage Pavani Muthugala surprised IBA-India’s Chanchal Kumari in the first round and she took the advantage on the scorecards after three minutes. The local minimumweight (48kg) boxer felt the support of the home crowd and she was able to exceed her level with enthusiasm but Kumari was more fresh in the last round to win this battle. Kumari’s final opponent will be Kazakhstan’s Aiym Tankibayeva who triumphed over Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tuyet Mai in the second tight semi-final.

Thailand’s Chiranan Dapphonhan was not enough shape against IBA-India’s Kashish Malik in the first semi-final of the women’s light flyweight (50kg) and despite her great finish, her opponent marched to the finals. Kazakhstan’s Sila Bibolsynkyzy found the best rhythm against Vietnam’s Tran Thi Hoa still in the first round therefore she will now meet Malik to decide the title of this weight class.

Thailand’s next boxer, Saranporn Phonpoon started slowly against Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Ngoc but she increased her speed in the second. The referee counted the Vietnamese boxer in the second round and the Thai talent managed her pathway to the final of the women’s flyweight (52kg). Kazakhstan’s Rakhmina Abdumezhitova will be the opponent for Phonpoon after stopping a local talent, Gnie Sabrina Raheem in the second semi-final.

IBA-India’s Garima was too strong for Kyrgyzstan’s Aiperi Abdumezhitova in the women’s youth welterweight (66kg) and she marched to the finals. Vietnam had tight losses in the sixth day of boxing but their Truong Ha Vy controlled her semi-final over Tajikistan’s newcomer Mukharramkhon Toshkhujayeva to win their contest today. Kazakhstan’s Kuralay Yeginbaikyzy won the last bout of the day after she stepped into the gas in the second round against Vietnam’s Tran Thanh Tuyen.

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