Indian Boxing Team Heads to Montenegro for World Under-19 Championship

New Delhi, October 14 (Daily Kiran) : The 18-member Indian boxing team departed for Budva, Montenegro, on Wednesday, gearing up for the World Under-19 Boxing Championship 2026. Their goal is to secure medals in every weight category they compete in, solidifying India’s status among the world’s top boxing nations.

In the inaugural championship held two years ago in Pueblo, Colorado, the Indian team achieved remarkable success, winning a total of 17 medals, including 4 gold, 8 silver, and 5 bronze, finishing second overall behind England.

This year’s squad features players who earned gold and silver medals at the Asian Under-19 Boxing Championship in Jakarta earlier this year, along with winners from the selection trials in various weight categories.

Ajay Singh, President of the Boxing Federation of India, expressed confidence in the team, stating, “Our team heading to Montenegro is very strong, and nearly every athlete has performed exceptionally well throughout the year. I believe we can win medals in most weight categories and hope to improve our gold medal count compared to two years ago.”

At the Asian Under-19 Championship, India secured two gold, eight silver, and four bronze medals. The women’s team will be led by Asian Under-19 gold medalist Prachi (57 kg), along with silver medalists Joyshree Devi Chiroam (54 kg), Chahat (60 kg), Anshika (75 kg), Megha Shyokand (80 kg), and Prachi Tokas (80+ kg).

The men’s team includes Asian Under-19 silver medalists Aditya (55 kg) and Dhruv (90 kg), along with experienced boxer Mausam Suhag.

The complete Indian squad is as follows:

Women: Himanshi (48 kg), Joyshree Devi Chiroam (54 kg), Prachi (57 kg), Chahat (60 kg), Harshika (65 kg), Lakshu (70 kg), Anshika (75 kg), Megha Shyokand (80 kg), Prachi Tokas (80+ kg).

Men: Aman Dev (50 kg), Aditya (55 kg), Shivam (60 kg), Mausam Suhag (65 kg), Prashant (70 kg), Lokesh (80 kg), Tridev (85 kg), Dhruv (90 kg), Krish (90+ kg).