Xinjiang, Aug. 26 -- India's young boxers are making their presence felt at the 3rd "Belt and Road" International Youth Boxing Gala - U17/U19/U23 International Training Camp & Tournament, currently underway in Xinjiang, China, from August 15 to 30, 2025.

India has sent a 59-member contingent comprising 20 boys and 20 girls, supported by 12 coaches, six support staff, and one referee and judge. Only U-17 boys and girls are representing India at this edition.

The team was selected from the 6th U-17 Junior Boys & Girls National Boxing Championships 2025, with medalists across Asian Youth Games and Non-Asian Youth Games weight categories earning a place, according to a press release from BFI.

On August 25, the junior girls began their bout...