Kiran, Deepak Ascend

Kiran, Deepak Ascend to Thailand Open Finals

Bangkok, May 30, 2025: Indian boxers Kiran and Deepak advanced to the finals of the 4th Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament with convincing, unanimous victories in their respective semifinal bouts on Friday.

In the women’s 80+kg category, Kiran delivered a composed and dominant performance to outclass Ukraine’s Polina Chernen with a 5:0 verdict. In the men’s 75kg division, Deepak continued his strong run by defeating Thailand’s Peerapat Yeasu, also by a 5:0 unanimous decision. Facing a home favourite, Deepak maintained tactical discipline and capitalised on scoring opportunities throughout the bout.

India has fielded a 19-member strong contingent in the prestigious boxing tournament, held under the aegis of World Boxing-backed Asian Boxing, that has attracted talented boxers from powerhouses like China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, South Korea, and host Thailand.

In the women’s semifinals, Priya (57kg) and Saneh (70kg) exited the competition after battling through competitive bouts, each settling for a well-earned bronze.