Chandrika Wins Gold, Three Grab Silver As India Bag Five Medals At World Boxing Futures Cup

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 18:36 IST

India ended its World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 campaign in Bangkok with five medals: one gold, three silver, and one bronze. Chandrika Pujari won gold in the women's 51 kg final.

India concluded its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with a haul of five medals — one gold, three silver, and one bronze — highlighting the steady progress of the country’s youth boxing programme on the international stage. Leading the charge was Chandrika Pujari, who delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 51 kg final to defeat Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat with a unanimous decision.

Competing in the Youth Olympic weight categories, the Indian U-19 men’s and women’s team showcased assured performances against strong international opponents, with half the contingent returning home with medals.

With the World Boxing President, Gennadiy Golovkin, and BFI President, Ajay Singh, observing keenly, the event in Bangkok demonstrated the strengthening of India’s youth boxing ecosystem. Structured pathways, regular international exposure, and competitive national events are helping young athletes transition confidently onto the global stage, further reinforcing India’s growing presence in world boxing.

Three Indian boxers secured silver medals after reaching the finals in their respective categories. Gunjan (48kg) was defeated by 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 had to settle for silver after losing his final bout to Ukraine.

One Bronze Medal

Earlier in the tournament, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) earned a bronze medal after bowing out in the semifinals following a closely contested bout against Ukraine’s Yevanhelina Petruk.

Held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, the World Boxing Futures Cup 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.

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