World Boxing Futures Cup: Indian Youth Boxers Shine On Day 5 In Bangkok

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World Boxing Futures Cup: The Indian youth boxing team delivered strong results on day five of the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok on March 12. Gunjan, Radhamani Longjam and Chandrika Pujari won their bouts, while Prachi and Priyansh Sehrawat suffered defeats against international rivals.

Morning session: Gunjan and Radhamani claim clear victories

In the morning session, Gunjan, competing in the 48kg category, beat her opponent from Poland by a 5-0 unanimous decision. At 57kg, Radhamani Longjam stopped her rival from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest in the first round, underlining India’s strong start to the day.

The same session saw mixed results for India. Prachi, boxing in the 60kg division, lost 5-0 against Slovakia. In the men’s 70kg category, Priyansh Sehrawat went down 5-0 to Morocco. These scores highlighted the tough level of competition facing the Indian youth squad.

Evening session: Chandrika adds to India’s win tally

Later in the evening session, 50kg boxer Chandrika Pujari scored another win for India. She defeated her opponent from the United States by a 5-0 unanimous decision, further lifting the team’s overall performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok.

The World Boxing Futures Cup is being held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15. The event features youth boxers in Youth Olympic weight categories. It offers important international exposure and preparation for future global competitions, as the Indian contingent aims to sustain its current momentum.