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Indian Youth Boxers Shine at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok

Indian youth boxers Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan secured victories on the second day of the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok. Radhamani won her women's 57kg bout via Referee Stopped Contest, while Sahil claimed a dominant 5-0 decision in the men's 60kg category. Udham Singh narrowly lost a 3-2 decision to Japan in a closely contested match. The tournament provides crucial international exposure for promising youth boxers ahead of future competitions.

Key Points: India's Radhamani, Sahil Win at World Boxing Futures Cup

  • Radhamani wins by RSC
  • Sahil Duhan gets unanimous decision
  • Udham Singh loses close bout
  • Tournament runs until March 15
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Radhamani, Sahil register wins for India on day 2 of World Boxing Futures Cup 2026

Indian boxers Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan secure victories on Day 2 of the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok. Latest results and updates.

"Radhamani Longjam delivered a commanding performance - Press Release"

Bangkok, March 9

The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with mixed results on the second day of competition, as Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan secured victories in their respective bouts.

In the women's 57kg category, Radhamani Longjam delivered a commanding performance to defeat her opponent from Uzbekistan, sealing the bout with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.

In the men's division, Sahil Duhan (60kg) continued his impressive run in the tournament with a dominant 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Turkmenistan, according to a press release.

Meanwhile, Udham Singh (55kg) put up a close fight but went down 3-2 against Japan in a tightly contested bout.

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

Indian youth boxers had delivered a historic performance last year at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, clinching seven medals, including four gold, two silver and one bronze, marking India's best-ever showing in youth boxing at the continental stage.

The Indian contingent will now look to build momentum as the preliminary rounds continue in the tournament.

Earlier in the tournament, the Indian Youth boxing team made a strong start to its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, with Joyshree Devi Chirom, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam and Sahil Duhan registering victories on the opening day of the tournament.

In the women's 54kg category, Joyshree Devi Chirom secured a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) victory in the second round against her opponent from Tajikistan.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Sahil Duhan winning again! He's on fire in this tournament. Sad to hear about Udham Singh's close loss, but a 3-2 split decision means he fought his heart out. These experiences are gold for young athletes.
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Arjun K
Great to see our boxers performing well on an international stage. The article mentions the historic performance last year too. We need to support these young talents consistently, not just during the Olympics. More coverage like this, please!
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Sarah B
Impressive wins! It's wonderful to see athletes from smaller towns and diverse regions of India getting this global platform. Radhamani from Manipur and Sahil... these stories are so inspiring for young kids across the country.
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Vikram M
While the wins are commendable, I hope the boxing federation is also looking at the long-term development. Sometimes we celebrate early success but fail to provide the sustained support these athletes need to transition to senior levels. Just a thought.
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Kavya N
Joyshree, Radhamani, Sahil... so many promising names! The women are especially killing it with RSC victories. This is the kind of positive sports news we need more of. All the best for the rest of the tournament, team India! 💪

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