Priyansh, Ambekar and Sahil secure wins for India on Day 4 of World Boxing Futures Cup
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, according to a release.
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.
On Day 3, Chandrika Pujari (50kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision win over Venezuela, while Joyshree Devi (54kg) continued her strong run with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the third round against Kazakhstan.
In the men's division, L. Ambekar (50kg) also advanced with a dominant 5-0 win over Ecuador, maintaining India's strong momentum in the competition on Day 3. The evening session saw two more victories for the Indian contingent. Gunjan (48kg) edged past Italy in a closely contested bout, winning 3-2, while Prachi (60kg) delivered a commanding performance to defeat Ecuador with an RSC victory in the first round.
The Indian contingent will look to maintain its momentum as the tournament progresses into the next stages.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see such comprehensive coverage of youth sports. These wins are impressive, but the loss for Aman Siwach is a reminder of the high level of competition. Hope he learns and comes back stronger.
So proud of our girls too! Chandrika, Joyshree, Gunjan, and Prachi all winning on Day 3. The women's team is absolutely killing it. This is the kind of sports news that makes my day. Jai Hind!
Sahil Duhan is on fire! Two commanding 5-0 wins back-to-back. He seems to be the one to watch in this tournament. Hope he brings home the gold for India. 🥊
While the wins are commendable, I wish there was more focus on the technical aspects of the bouts in the reporting. A "5-0 win" tells us the result, but not *how* they won. More analysis would be helpful for fans.
This is the kind of international exposure our young athletes need. Beating opponents from Latvia, Tajikistan, Ecuador... it builds great confidence. The momentum is strong, hope they carry it all the way to the finals!
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