Chandrika Pujari (X-DD News) India ended its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with an impressive tally of five medals – one gold, three silver and one bronze, highlighting the continued progress of the national youth boxing program on the global stage.An outstanding performance came from Chandrika Pujari who produced a dominant performance in the women’s 51kg final to defeat Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat by unanimous decision, as per the official report.The Indian men’s and women’s under-19 teams compete in the youth Olympic weight divisions and have shown strong form against quality international opposition. The team produced several composed performances during the competition, with half of the Indian contingent finishing on the podium.The event was watched closely by Gennadiy Golovkin, the president of world boxing, and Ajay Singh, the president of the Boxing Federation of India. India’s performance in Bangkok reflected the strengthening structure of its youth boxing system, where organized development pathways, consistent international exposure and competitive national events help young fighters make a smooth transition to the world stage.Three Indian boxers ended up with silver medals after reaching the finals in their respective categories. Gunjan (48kg) lost her last match against her opponent from England by a 5-0 decision, while Joyshree Devi (54kg) put up a determined fight before losing 4-1 to the boxer from the United States. In the category of men under 50 kg, L. Ambekar Meetei also settled for silver after losing in the final to a competitor from Ukraine.Earlier in the tournament, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) clinched the bronze after her campaign ended in the semi-finals following a close match against Ukraine’s Jevanhelina Petruk.Held from March 8-15 in Bangkok, the World Boxing Futures Cup brought together some of the most promising young fighters across the youth Olympic weight divisions. With the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympics approaching, the tournament served as an important platform for emerging talent and provided Indian young boxers with valuable experience against top international competition as they prepare for one of the biggest events in youth sports.
