World Boxing Futures Cup 2026: Chandrika Clinches Gold, Three Grab Silver As India Finishes With Five Medals

World Boxing Futures Cup 2026: India closed its World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 campaign in Bangkok with five medals. The team earned one gold, three silver and one bronze. The youth boxers competed in U-19 Youth Olympic weight classes. The event ran from March 8 to 15.

Leading the effort, Chandrika Pujari claimed gold in women's 51kg. She beat Uzbekistan's Mardonova Nazokat by unanimous decision in the final. Her display capped a strong week for India. Half of the squad secured podium finishes against varied international rivals.

Medal tally and key results

The Indian team delivered composed performances across men's and women's draws. Three boxers reached their finals and returned with silver medals. One boxer added a bronze after a close semifinal loss. Coaches highlighted the value of facing different boxing styles and tactics.

Medal	Boxer	Category	Opponent	Country	Result
Gold	Chandrika Pujari	Women's 51kg	Mardonova Nazokat	Uzbekistan	Unanimous decision
Silver	Gunjan	48kg	Unnamed	England	5-0
Silver	Joyshree Devi	54kg	Unnamed	United States	4-1
Silver	L. Ambekar Meetei	Men's 50kg	Unnamed	Ukraine	Final loss
Bronze	Radhamani Longjam	57kg	Yevanhelina Petruk	Ukraine	Semifinal loss

Gunjan, in the 48kg division, dropped a 5-0 decision. Her rival was a boxer from England. Joyshree Devi, fighting at 54kg, lost 4-1 to a United States boxer. Both bouts were in the women's section of the event.

In the men's 50kg group, L. Ambekar Meetei secured silver. He reached the final but lost to a Ukrainian boxer. Earlier, Radhamani Longjam earned bronze in the 57kg class. She exited in the semifinals against Ukraine's Yevanhelina Petruk.

Officials and programme impact

World Boxing President Mr Gennadiy Golovkin attended the competition. Boxing Federation of India President Mr Ajay Singh was also present. Officials watched Indian youth boxers face strong fields. Their presence underscored attention on India's long-term boxing plans.

The Bangkok results highlighted India's youth boxing structure. Regular national events and overseas competitions support U-19 growth. These systems help boxers adjust to major tournaments. The Futures Cup outing suggested progress in converting junior promise into results.

Road to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

The World Boxing Futures Cup gathered leading youth talents. All fought in Youth Olympic weight divisions, mirroring future demands. With Dakar 2026 approaching, the meet acted as a test. Indian boxers gained useful rounds against global peers in Thailand.