Bangkok, Aug. 7 -- Five Indian men pugilists will join their seven women compatriots in the semi-finals of the U19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday after registering convincing victories to reach the semi-finals of their respective weight categories and assure themselves of a medal.

Shivam (55kg), Mausam Suhag (65kg), Rahul Kundu (75kg), Gaurav (85kg) and Hemant Sangwan (90kg) took down their opponents in style to ensure that India will come back with 12 medals from the U19 category.

The U19 and U22 Asian Boxing Championships, which are being held simultaneously, provide India's rising stars a platform to showcase their skills and determination against some Asia's most formidable opponents. India has fie...