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Sakshi Chaudhary Defeats Paris Bronze Medallist, Reaches Asian Games Pre-Quarterfinals
Sakshi Chaudhary won her first boxing match at the Asian Games.
She beat Aira Villegas of the Philippines by a unanimous 5-0 decision.
The judges believed Sakshi won all three rounds.
Her accurate punches helped her control the fight.
She has now reached the pre-quarterfinal stage.
Her next opponent will be Alua Balkibekova, the current 51kg world champion.
Sakshi previously won a Commonwealth Games gold medal.
She says representing India motivates her to keep improving.
Sakshi Chaudhary defeated Philippines’ Aira Villegas 5-0 in the Asian Games 2026 preliminary round.
Chaudhary won all three rounds unanimously at Nishio Gymnasium on Tuesday.
The Commonwealth Games gold medallist advanced to the pre-quarterfinals.
She will face current 51kg world champion Alua Balkibekova on Thursday.
Chaudhary previously defeated Nikhat Zareen and Minakshi Hooda in Commonwealth Games selection trials before winning gold in 2026.
- Who
- Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary defeated Filipino boxer Aira Villegas.
- What
- Chaudhary won 5-0 in the preliminary round and advanced to the pre-quarterfinals.
- Where
- Nishio Gymnasium.
- When
- Tuesday; her next bout is scheduled for Thursday.
- Why
- She won the preliminary bout and progressed in the Asian Games boxing competition.
Key facts
- Event
- Asian Games 2026 boxing competition
- Result
- Sakshi Chaudhary defeated Aira Villegas 5-0
- Venue
- Nishio Gymnasium
- Stage reached
- Pre-quarterfinals
- Next opponent
- Alua Balkibekova, the current 51kg world champion
- Previous achievement
- Commonwealth Games 2026 gold medallist
- Decision details
- Chaudhary won all three rounds unanimously
Quotes
Sakshi Chaudhary
Indian boxer and Commonwealth Games gold medallist
“Winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games is a dream come true moment for me. And now my complete focus is on the Asian Games. These are the platforms that I have always aimed at, and I want to give the best of my abilities.”
thehansindia.com
“I will begin my training for the Asian Games now. I have learnt a lot from my Commonwealth matches, and I will always cherish this experience.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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