Chandrika Pujari has secured a gold medal at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026, held in Novi Sad, Serbia. The 19-year-old featherweight (57kg) prospect from Haryana dominated the tournament, culminating in a unanimous decision victory over Uzbekistan’s Nigina Uktamova in the final on March 15, 2026.
Her Path to Gold : Pujari’s performance was marked by her superior technical footwork and counter-punching:
- Quarter-finals: Defeated the European Youth Champion from Poland via RSC (Referee Stops Contest) in the second round.
- Semi-finals: Won a 4-1 split decision against top-seeded Anastasiia Shamanova (Russia).
- Final: Secured all five judges’ cards (30-27, 30-27, 29-28, 30-27, 30-27) to claim the title.
Significance of the Win
- Olympic Qualification: This victory earns her a direct spot in the High-Performance National Camp, positioning her as a frontrunner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualifiers.
- Best Boxer Award: In addition to her gold, Pujari was named the “Most Technically Sound Boxer” of the tournament by the IBA technical committee.
- India’s Tally: Her gold helped India finish second in the overall medal tally, following successes by Preeti Pawar (Silver) and Sanjana (Bronze) in their respective categories.
Pujari, a product of the Rohtak Boxing Academy, is being hailed as the next major talent in Indian women’s boxing following the era of Mary Kom and Lovlina Borgohain… for more sports news visit the link..
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