Chandrika clinches gold as India finish with five medals at World Boxing Futures Cup

Competing across the Youth Olympic weight categories, the Indian U-19 men’s and women’s team delivered a series of assured performances.

Leading the charge was Chandrika Pujari, who delivered a commanding performance in the women’s 51 kg final to defeat Uzbekistan’s Mardonova Nazokat with a unanimous decision to stand atop the podium.

Three Indian boxers finished with silver medals after reaching the finals in their respective categories.

Gunjan (48kg) went down to her opponent from England by a 5-0 decision, while Joyshree Devi (54kg) fought hard but lost 4-1 to a boxer from the United States.

In the men’s 50kg category, L. Ambekar Meetei also settled for silver after losing his final bout to Ukraine.

Earlier in the tournament, Radhamani Longjam (57kg) had secured a bronze medal.