The Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 kicked off in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with Indian girls making a remarkable impact by winning five matches on the first day. Rakhi (48kg) led the way, defeating her opponent from Sri Lanka by referee stopping contest (RSC) in the first round. Ovi (50kg) followed suit with a unanimous 5–0 victory over her Iranian rival, while Mamta (52kg) showcased her skills with another 5–0 win against Thailand. Lakshmi (54kg) continued the trend, dominating her bout against Korea with a 5–0 decision. Navya (57kg) concluded the day for the girls with an RSC victory against Vietnam. In the boys' category, Neela Narendra Kumar (46kg) also impressed with a first-round RSC win over Khalid Alhossah from Saudi Arabia. However, Daksh Pawar (48kg) faced a setback, losing 0–5 to Tajikistan's Firuzjon Boymatov.