Asian Youth And Junior Boxing Championship: Small Draws Guarantee Big Medal Haul For India

COVID-19 related travel restrictions hampered participation in the continental showpiece, meaning India would win at least 21 medals.

India is assured of a whopping 21 medals in the Asian Youth and Junior Boxing Championships for men and women in Dubai after the unveiling of draws as COVID-19 related travel restrictions hampered participation in the continental showpiece. India would be represented by a contingent of 73 -- two squads for men (junior and youth) and two squads for women (junior and youth) -- in the tournament featuring over 250 boxers. Among the 21 in the medals rounds, nine have made the final directly. The Indians have left in batches after technical issues with their COVID-19 test reports disrupted the original travel plans. One batch of 23 left last night, another 25 boarded the flight to Dubai this morning, while 25 more will leave this evening.