Dominance defined India’s campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup-2026 as five young boxers stormed into semifinals during Friday’s quarterfinals in Bangkok, assuring five medals. The victors: Gunjan (48kg), Joyashree Devi (54kg), Ambekar Meetei (50kg), Chandrika Pujari (51kg), and Radhamani Longjam (57kg).
Gunjan’s unanimous 5-0 triumph over Azerbaijan’s Gular Huseynova highlighted technical prowess. Joyashree Devi crushed Japan’s Yura Kanemaru with a first-round RSC, pure power on display.
Ambekar Meetei navigated past Japan’s Akira Uekubo 4-1 in men’s 50kg, his endurance key. Chandrika Pujari overwhelmed Spain’s Andrea Buelga Garcia via second-round RSC, and Radhamani Longjam outboxed England’s Siobhan Healy 4-1.
Sahil Duhan’s 1-4 reversal against France’s David Harutyunyan (60kg) was India’s lone defeat. Momentum carries from Thursday, with Gunjan, Radhamani, and Chandrika’s prior victories setting the stage.
Spanning March 8-15, this youth Olympic category showdown in Bangkok is a launchpad for future stars. The Indians, medal-secured, now hunt for golden glory in semis.