India’s youth boxing team showcased a strong performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok. Chandrika Pujari (50kg) secured a dominant 5-0 victory over her Venezuelan opponent in the morning session. Joyshree Devi (54kg) continued her impressive run by winning via Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) against Kazakhstan.
In the men’s division, L. Ambekar (50kg) advanced with a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision win over Ecuador. India’s positive start to the day was maintained with this performance, keeping the team’s momentum strong in the tournament. The evening session saw two more victories for India, with Gunjan (48kg) securing a narrow 3-2 win against Italy and Prachi (60kg) winning via RSC against Ecuador.
The World Boxing Futures Cup, running from March 8 to 15 in Bangkok, features young boxers from around the world competing in Youth Olympic weight categories. This tournament serves as a valuable international platform for emerging boxers to gain experience and test their skills against global competition. India’s strong showing follows a successful performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain last year, where the country clinched seven medals, including four gold.
