World Boxing Futures Cup 2026: India Wins 5 Medals in Bangkok, Chandrika Pujari Strikes Gold

Indian boxers concluded their World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 campaign in Bangkok, Thailand, on a high note, finishing with an impressive five-medal haul — one gold, three silver, and one bronze.

The tournament, held from March 8 to 15, served as a crucial platform for emerging boxing talents and formed part of the qualification pathway for the upcoming Youth Olympic Games.

🥇 Chandrika Pujari Leads India with Gold

Chandrika Pujari delivered the standout performance for India, clinching the gold medal in the women’s 51kg category.

She defeated Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat in the final with a unanimous decision, showcasing dominance, composure, and tactical superiority throughout the bout.

🥈 Three Silver Medals for India

India added three silver medals, with boxers putting up strong performances but falling short in the finals.

Gunjan (women’s 48kg) lost to her opponent from England via a 5-0 decision
Joyshree Devi (women’s 54kg) went down 4-1 against USA’s Guadalupe Ruiz after a competitive contest
Ambekar Meetei (men’s 50kg) settled for silver after losing to Ukraine’s Mykhailo Sydorenko in the final

Despite the losses, all three boxers displayed resilience and quality to reach the summit clash.

🥉 Bronze for Radhamani Longjam

Radhamani Longjam secured India’s fifth medal, claiming bronze in the women’s 57kg division.

She exited in the semi-finals after a closely fought bout against Ukraine’s Yevanhelina Petruk, showing strong intent and determination throughout the tournament.

📊 India’s Medal Tally – World Boxing Futures Cup 2026

Gold: 1
Silver: 3
Bronze: 1

🏅 Indian Medal Winners

Gold: Chandrika Pujari (women’s 51kg)
Silver: Gunjan (women’s 48kg)
Silver: Joyshree Devi (women’s 54kg)
Silver: Ambekar Meetei (men’s 50kg)
Bronze: Radhamani Longjam (women’s 57kg)

🌍 Road to Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games

The World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 was part of the qualification pathway for the Youth Olympic Games Dakar 2026, scheduled to be held in Senegal from October 31 to November 13.

Notably, this edition will mark the first Olympic event to be hosted on African soil, making it a historic milestone.

The tournament featured young boxers born between January 1, 2008, and December 31, 2009, highlighting the next generation of global boxing talent.

🔥 What This Means for Indian Boxing

India’s strong showing in Bangkok underlines the country’s growing depth in youth boxing.

With one gold and multiple finalists, the results reflect a promising pipeline of talent ready to transition to elite international competitions.

These performances will boost confidence heading into key global events, especially the Youth Olympics later this year.