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Indian Youth Boxers Shine with Triple Wins on Day 4 of World Futures Cup

The Indian youth boxing team secured three convincing victories on the fourth day of the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok. Priyansh Sehrawat (70kg), L. Ambekar (50kg), and Sahil Duhan (60kg) all won their bouts via unanimous 5-0 decisions. However, Aman Siwach (65kg) faced a setback with a Referee Stopped Contest loss. The tournament provides crucial international exposure for youth boxers ahead of future competitions.

Key Points: India's Youth Boxers Win Big at World Boxing Futures Cup

  • Priyansh Sehrawat wins 5-0
  • L. Ambekar scores second victory
  • Sahil Duhan continues commanding run
  • Aman Siwach suffers RSC loss
  • Tournament runs until March 15
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Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil secure wins for India on Day 4 of World Boxing Futures Cup

Priyansh Sehrawat, L. Ambekar, and Sahil Duhan secure dominant 5-0 victories for India on Day 4 of the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok.

"continuing his strong run in the competition - on Sahil Duhan"

Bangkok, March 11

The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with strong performances from the men's contingent on the fourth day of competition.

In the morning session, Priyansh Sehrawat (70kg) began the day on a positive note for India, registering a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Latvia to advance in the tournament.

The evening session saw two more convincing wins for the Indian team. L. Ambekar (50kg) secured a 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Tajikistan, while Sahil Duhan (60kg) also recorded a commanding 5-0 win against Tajikistan, continuing his strong run in the competition.

Meanwhile, Aman Siwach (65kg) suffered a setback after going down to his opponent from Ukraine by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the second round.

The World Boxing Futures Cup, being held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, features promising youth boxers from across the world competing in the Youth Olympic weight categories, offering valuable international exposure for the athletes.

The Indian contingent will look to maintain its momentum as the tournament progresses into the next stages.

Earlier in Day 3, Chandrika Pujari (50kg) produced a dominant display to secure a unanimous 5-0 victory over her opponent from Venezuela. Joyshree Devi (54kg) also continued her impressive run in the tournament, clinching a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the third round against Kazakhstan after controlling the bout with consistent attacks.

India also enjoyed success in the men's division during the morning session as L. Ambekar (50kg) advanced with a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision win over Ecuador. His performance ensured India maintained a positive start to the day while continuing the team's strong momentum in the tournament.

The Indian contingent added two more victories during the evening session to cap off a productive day. Gunjan (48kg) edged past her opponent from Italy in a closely fought contest, securing a narrow 3-2 win after an intense bout.

Prachi (60kg) then delivered a commanding performance, defeating her Ecuadorian opponent via RSC in the opening round of her bout to seal India's fifth victory of the day.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Wonderful performances! It's so encouraging to see both the men's and women's teams doing well. A small note for the journalists: the article mentions L. Ambekar winning twice on different days? Might be a small repetition error, but the victories are fantastic regardless!
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Vikram M
Jab after jab, our boxers are making us proud! Sahil Duhan seems to be in killer form. Sad to hear about Aman Siwach's loss, but that's sport. He'll come back stronger. The exposure in these youth tournaments is priceless for their careers.
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Priya S
Chandrika Pujari and Joyshree Devi on Day 3, and now these wins! Our girls are absolutely smashing it too. Gunjan's close 3-2 win shows real grit. This is the kind of grassroots development we need to build champions. More power to them!
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Rohit P
Bas, yeh chahiye! Dominant performances. 5-0 unanimous decisions send a strong message. Hope the Boxing Federation continues to support these young talents properly. They are our hope for future Olympics.
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Michael C
Impressive consistency from Team India. Beating opponents from Latvia, Tajikistan, Ecuador... shows a good all-round game. The 'Futures Cup' is aptly named. These are the future stars we're watching.

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