Bangkok, March 10 – India’s youth boxing team delivered a strong performance on the third day of the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup, securing five victories across the morning and evening sessions on Tuesday.
In the morning session, Chandrika Pujari (50kg) produced a dominant display, winning by a unanimous 5-0 score against her Venezuelan opponent. Joyshree Devi (54kg) also continued her impressive run in the tournament, winning by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round against Kazakhstan after consistently controlling the bout with her attacks.
India also achieved success in the men’s division during the morning session, with L. Ambekar (50kg) winning by a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision against Ecuador. This performance ensured that India started the day positively while maintaining the team's strong momentum in the tournament.
The Indian team added two more victories during the evening session, concluding a productive day. Gunjan (48kg) narrowly defeated her Italian opponent, winning by a 3-2 score after a closely contested bout. Prachi (60kg) then delivered a commanding performance, defeating her Ecuadorian opponent via RSC in the first round of her bout, securing India's fifth victory of the day.
The World Boxing Futures Cup is being held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, featuring several promising young boxers from around the globe competing in Youth Olympic weight categories. The tournament provides an important international platform for emerging boxers to test themselves against global competition while gaining valuable experience at the youth level.
India entered the tournament with strong momentum following an impressive performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain last year, where the country secured seven medals, including four gold, two silver, and one bronze, marking India’s best-ever showing in youth boxing at the continental level.
With five wins on the third day, the Indian contingent aims to maintain its strong form and continue its progress as the tournament moves into the next stages.