Chandrika Pujari wins gold as India finish with five medals at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026
India's youth boxers ended the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, held from 8 to 15 March, with five medals, led by Chandrika Pujari's gold in the women's 51 kg category.
Summary
Chandrika Pujari won India's only gold at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, beating Uzbekistan's Mardonova Nazokat by unanimous decision in the women's 51 kg final. India finished the tournament, held from 8 to 15 March 2026 in Youth Olympic weight categories, with five medals â one gold, three silver and one bronze. Gunjan (women's 48 kg), Joyshree Devi (women's 54 kg) and L. Ambekar Meetei (men's 50 kg) won silver, and Radhamani Longjam won bronze in the women's 57 kg. The event served as preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
Key facts
- Event
- World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, Bangkok, 8â15 March
- India's tally
- 5 medals: 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze
- Gold
- Chandrika Pujari, women's 51 kg (bt Mardonova Nazokat, Uzbekistan)
- Silver
- Gunjan (48 kg), Joyshree Devi (54 kg), L. Ambekar Meetei (men's 50 kg)
- Bronze
- Radhamani Longjam (57 kg)
- Next target
- Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which Indian boxer won gold in the women's 51 kg category at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok?
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Correct answer: A â Chandrika Pujari
Chandrika Pujari beat Uzbekistan's Mardonova Nazokat by unanimous decision in the women's 51 kg final; it was India's only gold.
What was India's medal tally at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok?
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Correct answer: A â 1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze
India won five medals: one gold (Chandrika Pujari), three silver (Gunjan, Joyshree Devi, L. Ambekar Meetei) and one bronze (Radhamani Longjam).