India ended its campaign at the 2026 World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok with an impressive five medals (one gold, three silver and one bronze), underlining the continued progress of the country’s youth boxing program on the global stage.Chandrika Pujari put in a stellar performance in the women’s 51kg final, beating Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat via unanimous decision, according to an official release.In the Youth Olympics heavyweight competition, the Indian under-19 men’s and women’s teams showed strong form against strong international players. The Indian team performed well throughout the event, with half of them on the podium.World boxing president Gennady Golovkin and Indian Boxing Federation president Ajay Singh followed the event closely. India’s performance in Bangkok reflects the strengthening of its youth boxing architecture, with an organized development path, continued international exposure and competitive national events helping young boxers make a smooth transition to the world stage.Three Indian boxers bagged silver medals after reaching the finals in their respective categories. Gunjan (48kg) lost 5-0 to his opponent from England in the final match, while Joyshree Devi (54kg) put up a determined fight and lost 4-1 to the boxer from the United States. In the men’s 50kg category, L. Ambekar Meetei also won a silver medal after losing to a Ukrainian player in the final.Earlier in the competition, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) had a fierce battle with Ukraine’s Yevanhelina Petruk in the semifinals and eventually won the bronze medal.The World Boxing Futures Cup takes place in Bangkok from March 8 to 15 and brings together some of the most promising young boxers in the Youth Olympic Games weight classes. With the 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar approaching, the event serves as an important platform for emerging talents, providing young Indian boxers with valuable experience against top international competition as they prepare for one of the biggest events in youth sports.
