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Indian Youth Boxers Secure 5 Medals at World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok

India's youth boxing team has assured the nation of five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok after a successful quarterfinal day. Boxers including Gunjan, Joyshree Devi, and Radhamani Longjam won their bouts to advance to the semifinals. The tournament serves as a key developmental platform for young athletes targeting future global competitions. The Indian contingent will now focus on winning gold in the upcoming semifinal and final matches.

Key Points: India Assures 5 Medals at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026

  • Five Indian boxers reach semifinals
  • Victories include RSC and unanimous decisions
  • Tournament in Bangkok until March 15
  • Platform for Youth Olympic development
  • Aim to convert medals to gold
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India assure five medals at World Boxing Futures Cup as youth boxers reach semis

Indian youth boxers dominate quarterfinals at World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, securing at least five medals for the country.

"With five boxers progressing to the semifinals, India has now secured at least five medals at the tournament."

Bangkok, March 13

The Indian Youth boxing team confirmed five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok after a series of impressive quarterfinals wins on Friday.

India's medal hopes were strengthened with victories from Gunjan (48kg), Joyshree Devi (54kg), Ambekar Meetei (50kg), Chandrika Pujari (51kg) and Radhamani Longjam (57kg), all of whom advanced to the semifinals, thereby assuring the country five medals at the tournament.

In the morning session, Gunjan secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Azerbaijan's Gular Huseynova, while Joyshree Devi produced a dominant display to defeat Japan's Yura Kanemaru by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.

Ambekar Meetei also progressed with a 4-1 victory over Japan's Akira Uekubo in the men's 50kg category.

The evening session saw two more Indian boxers advance, with Chandrika Pujari (51kg) defeating Spain's Andrea Buelga García by RSC in the second round, while Radhamani Longjam (57kg) registered a 4-1 win over England's Siobhan Haley.

Meanwhile, Sahil Duhan (60kg) went down 1-4 to France's David Harutyunyan in his bout.

With five boxers progressing to the semifinals, India has now secured at least five medals at the tournament, which features promising youth boxers from across the world competing in the Youth Olympic weight categories.

The World Boxing Futures Cup, being held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, serves as an important developmental platform for young athletes as they gain valuable international experience on the pathway toward future global competitions.

The Indian contingent will now aim to convert the assured medals into gold in the upcoming semifinal and final bouts.

On Friday, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani Longjam (57kg) delivered a dominant display, defeating her opponent from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.

However, Prachi (60kg) went down 5-0 to Slovakia, while Priyansh Sehrawat (70kg) suffered a 5-0 defeat against Morocco in the men's division.

- IANS

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Priya S
So proud of our girls! Four out of five medals assured are from our women boxers. They are truly leading the charge. Chandrika Pujari and Radhamani Longjam's wins were so impressive. More power to them!
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David E
Great to see India performing well in youth sports. This kind of international exposure at a young age is crucial. Hopefully, this success translates to more funding and support for boxing at the grassroots level across the country.
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Rohit P
Baap re! Five medals assured is no small feat. But a small note – the article seems to have some repetition in the last paragraph about Friday's wins? Maybe a small editing oversight. Anyway, josh is high for the semis! 💪
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Shreya B
Heartbreaking for Sahil, Prachi, and Priyansh. They fought hard too. The competition is tough at this level. Let's support all our athletes, win or lose. The experience itself is a win for their future careers.
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Michael C
Impressive results from a developmental tournament. Beating boxers from traditional powerhouses like Japan and England shows the program is on the right track. The focus should remain on long-term athlete development, not just this week's medals.

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