India Secures Five Medals at World Boxing Futures Cup

India's youth boxers wrapped up a strong showing at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, securing five medals, including one gold, three silvers and one bronze, as the tournament concluded on March 15. The event, held from March 8 to 15 at a venue hosting top under-19 talents in Youth Olympic weight categories, highlighted the country's emerging strength in the sport amid preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.

Chandrika Pujari claimed the gold medal in the women's 51-kilogram division, dominating Uzbekistan's Mardonova Nazokat with a unanimous decision in the final. Her victory capped a series of confident performances by the Indian contingent, which competed against strong international fields and saw half its members return with hardware.

Three Indian athletes earned silver medals after reaching the finals. In the women's 48-kilogram category, Gunjan fell to England's representative by a 5-0 decision. Joyshree Devi, in the 54-kilogram class, put up a competitive effort but lost 4-1 to a boxer from the United States. L. Ambekar Meetei secured silver in the men's 50-kilogram division following a defeat to his Ukrainian opponent in the championship bout.