Bangkok, March 9 (IANS) The Indian Youth boxing team continued its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with mixed results on the second day of the competition, as Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan secured victories in their respective bouts.

Radhamani Longjam showcased a strong performance in the women’s 57kg category, defeating her Uzbekistan rival with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.

In the men’s division, Sahil Duhan (60kg) maintained his strong performance with a commanding 5-0 unanimous decision win over Turkmenistan. Meanwhile, Udham Singh (55kg) fought hard but narrowly lost 3-2 to Japan in a closely contested match.

The World Boxing Futures Cup, taking place in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, showcases some of the most promising young boxers from around the globe competing in the Youth Olympic weight classes, providing valuable international experience.

Indian youth boxers delivered a historic performance last year at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, winning seven medals: four gold, two silver, and one bronze. This marked India’s best-ever result in youth boxing at the continental level.

The Indian team will now seek to gain momentum as the preliminary rounds progress in the tournament.

Earlier, India’s youth boxing team began their campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with three victories on the opening day. Joyshree Devi Chirom won her women’s 54kg bout via second-round RSC against a boxer from Tajikistan. In the men’s events, Ambekar Meetei Lairenlakpam (50kg) and Sahil Duhan (60kg) both secured dominant 5-0 unanimous decision wins over opponents from the Philippines and China, respectively.

The tournament, running from March 8–15, features youth boxers competing in Youth Olympic weight categories, serving as an important platform for development and preparation for the Youth Olympic Games. India will aim to build on this strong start after a historic performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain last year, where the team won seven medals (four gold, two silver, one bronze), their best-ever result at the continental youth level.

–IANS

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