World Boxing Futures Cup: Radhamani, Sahil Clinch Victories On Day 2

RunWithRugs · 2026-03-12T02:43:53+00:00

The Indian Youth boxing team had a mixed second day at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, with Radhamani Longjam and Sahil Duhan winning their bouts, while Udham Singh lost a close match. The tournament runs from March 8 to 15, providing vital international experience.

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2026-03-12 02:43:53

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(MENAFN- IANS) 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 delivered a strong performance in the women’s 57kg category, defeating her Uzbekistan opponent with a Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the third round.

In the men’s division, Sahil Duhan (60kg) maintained his impressive form with a decisive 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Turkmenistan. Meanwhile, Udham Singh (55kg) fought valiantly but narrowly lost 3-2 to Japan in a closely fought match.

The World Boxing Futures Cup, held in Bangkok from March 8 to 15, features some of the most promising young boxers from around the world competing in Youth Olympic weight classes, offering valuable international experience.

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

The Indian team now aims to build momentum as the preliminary rounds of the tournament continue.

Earlier, India’s youth boxing team started 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.

Running from March 8 to 15, the tournament features youth boxers competing in Youth Olympic weight categories, serving as an important platform for development and preparation for the Youth Olympic Games. India aims 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.

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