The U19 World Boxing Championships 2024 is underway from October 26 and will continue until November 3 at the Pueblo Convention Center in Colorado, marking an exciting chapter in youth boxing.
This event is the first-ever global U19 World Boxing Championships, exclusively for boxers aged 17 and 18, and will feature competitions across 10 weight categories for both men and women. With World Boxing’s commitment to securing the sport’s inclusion in the LA 2028 Olympics, this event reinforces boxing’s core role in the Olympic movement.
India has fielded one of the largest contingents in the tournament, with 19 skilled pugilists—9 men and 10 women—ready to compete on the world stage.
This championship provides a prime platform for young boxers to showcase their talent and battle for global recognition in their respective weight categories.
List of Indian boxers that will compete at the Championship
Men’s:
1. Rishi Singh (50kg)
Rishi will face Zafarbek Kamilov (KGZ) in the first round. He could potentially face Yusran (SGP) / Polines (CAN) in the QF. In semis, Seiya Nakayama, an old rival, could be his opponent. Nakayama emerged victorious at the 2023 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships, defeating Rishi enroute the title.
2. Krrish Pal (55kg)
In the first round, Krrish is drawn against Jacob (AUS) and is scheduled against Yahiaoui (ALG) in R16. He could be pitted against Joseph (ENG) / Kangpi (THA) at the QF stage. Joseph can prove to be a tricky opponent, considering his past results. Home favorite Emmanuel Chance is most likely the semi final opponent and a hurdle to cross, as he has won all the 14 bouts he has played until now since his debut.
It is worthy to mention that Krrish had won a bronze medal at the Youth World Boxing Cup 2024.
3. Jatin (60kg)
Jatin begins his campaign against Ruan Santana (BRA) and can potentially meet the formidable Italian Gaetano Buonocore in the QF. The Italian has a good win-loss record in his career and can be a tough opponent.
4. Yashwardhan Singh (65kg)
Yashwardhan had won gold medal at the ASBC Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships 2024. He will face Milwyn Lloyd (WAL) in the first round and Francesco (ITA) in QF. His real challenge could be Cooper McConnell (AUS) in the SF, who has plethora of experience with an earlier debut.
5. Sumit (70kg)
Sumit faces Festim Nimani (GER) in the R16. In the R32, Malachi Ross (USA), the prodigious young junior No.1 boxer will be waiting Sumit. This can be an intense match up considering the fact that Sumit has also won bronze at 2024 Youth World Boxing Cup.
6. Rahul Kundu (75kg)
The silver medallist from the 2024 Youth World Boxing Cup starts off his campaign facing Obijiaku (JAP) in the QF (75kg has 8 entrants). He can face either Linkyn (AUS) / Ramazan (KGZ) in SF. If Rahul clear all these rounds, Joseph Awinongya, yet another prodigy in the USA boxing team could be the real test for him in the finals.
7. Aryan (85kg)
An unique draw with only 4 participants, Aryan faces Daniel Pitt (WAL) in SF and potentially Minseung (KOR) / Danial (KAZ) in the finals.
8. Hemant Sangwan (90kg)
Another silver medallist from the 2024 Youth World Boxing Cup starts off against Aharon (ITA) in the QF. In the SF, he can face Sangin (KOR) / Tarik (ALG). Rishon Sims from USA could most likely be his finals opponent, riding high on confidence and overall win percentage.
9. Lakshay Rathi (90+kg)
Bronze medallist from the Youth World Boxing Cup in a four boxer draw faces Leo Atang (ENG) in SF. In the finals, he could face either Geonhui Lee (KOR) / Vincenzo Guida (ITA).
Women’s:
1. Chanchal Chaudhary (48kg)
Gold medallist from the Youth World Boxing Championship has a tough QF opponent Joscelyn (USA) who has won 15 USA Boxing amateur titles including 2023 National Championships. In the SF, she can face either Leah
(AUS) / Yu Miyata (JPN). Chanchal should be able to have a great run in this tournament
2. Nisha (51kg)
Talented young pugilist, Nisha has won gold medal at the Asian U-22 & Youth Boxing Championships and silver medal at the Youth World Boxing. She is drawn against Martina (ITA) in QF and will potentially get a good competition against Laila (USA) in the SF.
3. Supriya Devi (54kg)
Supriya faces Tara Vogels (NED) in the R16. In the QF, she can face formidable Victoria Vergos (CAN) who won this year’s Junior and Youth Canadian Championships.
4. Anjali Kumari Singh (57kg)
Skillful pugilist and silver medallist from the 2024 Youth World Boxing Cup meets Julie (CZE) in the QF. A tough obstacle could await her in SF with Sakura Okayama (JPN) as an opponent, being a possible contender for the top prize.
5. Vini (60kg)
Vini is pitted against Lilli Arman (SWE) in the QF. If she manages to reach SF, Ciara Storch (AUS) could be the possible contender who has had a great preparation week prior to coming in this tournament.
6. Parthvi Grewal (65kg)
Another top talent in making, Parthvi bagged the gold medal in the Youth World Boxing. She is scheduled to meet Annamaria (ITA) in the QF. In the SF, she will meet Australian Boxer Indianna. Considering the draw and the opportunity, Parthvi should make big at this event.
7. Akansha Phalaswal (70kg)
Yet another gold medallist from the Youth World Boxing Cup, Akansha has directly entered the finals via ‘Bye’. It could be a great chance for her to have a good shot at the coveted prize, facing Lilly (ENG) / Giulia (ITA) in the finals.
8. Krisha Verma (75kg)
In a four boxer draw, Krisha starts off against Nikah Perez (NZL)
in the SF. In the finals, she can face either Lerika (GER) / Jarelyn (CAN)
9. Kritika Wasan (80kg)
A very unique draw for heavyweights category, Kritika has an empty bracket in SF and faces Stella (CZE) in the finals. It should be interesting to see how she performs in the finals without any opportunity to acclimatize to the arena.
10. Vanshika Goswami (80+kg)
Vanshika similarly has only Victoria Gatt (GER) in the draw bracket and as a fan it will be interesting to watch how she capitalizes on this opportunity.
With excitement and pride, it is great to look ahead to how these young boxers will perform
at the global stage and bring home glory.
All Graphics are from X Profile of RealWorldBoxing
