Bangkok, March 15 – Chandrika Pujari was the standout performer as India concluded their campaign at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, winning five medals – one gold, three silver, and one bronze – highlighting the steady growth of the country’s youth boxing program on the international stage.
Chandrika led the charge, delivering a dominant performance in the women’s 51 kg final to defeat Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat by unanimous decision.
Competing across various Youth Olympic weight categories, the Indian U-19 men's and women's teams delivered a series of assured performances against strong international opponents, with half the contingent returning home with medals.
With World Boxing President Gennadiy Golovkin and BFI President Ajay Singh observing keenly, the performance in Bangkok reflected the steady strengthening of India’s youth boxing ecosystem, where structured pathways, regular international exposure, and competitive national competitions are helping young athletes confidently transition onto the global stage, further reinforcing India’s growing presence in world boxing.
Three Indian boxers finished with silver medals after losing their finals in their respective categories. Gunjan (48kg) lost to her English opponent by a 5-0 decision, while Joyshree Devi (54kg) fought hard but lost 4-1 to a boxer from the United States. In the men’s 50kg category, L. Ambekar Meetei also settled for silver in the men's section after losing his final bout to Ukraine.
Earlier in the tournament, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) secured a bronze medal after losing in the semifinals following a closely contested bout against Ukraine’s Yevanhelina Petruk.
The 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup, held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, featured some of the most promising young boxers competing in the Youth Olympic weight divisions. With the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games on the horizon, the event served as a timely proving ground for the next generation, offering India’s rising talents a chance to test themselves against global competition as they build toward one of the biggest milestones in youth sport.