Aman Dev Shines at 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships

Aman Dev has made headlines at the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships by defeating Serbia's Pavle Popovic and advancing to the quarter-finals. Alongside him, Harshika and Lakshu also secured victories in their matches. While Mausam Suhag progressed to the round of 16, Shivam faced a setback in his bout. The Indian contingent is eager to build on these successes as the championships unfold in Budva, Montenegro. Read on to discover more about their performances and upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 22, 2026, 00:07 IST

Aman Dev Advances to Quarter-Finals

New Delhi, October 21: India's Aman Dev showcased his exceptional skills at the 2026 World Boxing U-19 Championships by defeating Serbia's Pavle Popovic with a score of 5-0, securing his spot in the men's 50kg quarter-finals.

In addition, both Harshika and Lakshu achieved victories in their respective women's matches, allowing them to progress to the quarter-finals as well.

Aman displayed dominance throughout all three rounds against Popovic, leading to a unanimous decision in his favor. He is set to face Georgia's Shalva Beridze next, with a chance to reach the semi-finals on the line.

In the men's 65kg division, Mausam Suhag triumphed over Italy's Giuseppe Cavallo, winning 5-0 and moving on to the round of 16. His next opponent will be Turkey's Mehmet Enes Sanli, with a quarter-final spot at stake.

On a less favorable note, Shivam faced a setback in the men's 60kg category, losing to Serbia's Nikola Bogatinoski by referee-stopped contest (RSC) late on Sunday.

In the women's events, Harshika secured a 4-0 victory against Australia's Tiana Rew in the 65kg category, advancing to the quarter-finals. Lakshu also made her way to the last eight after narrowly defeating Turkey's Buse Nur Yazan 3-2 in the 70kg category.

With several Indian boxers making it through the rounds, the Indian team aims to capitalize on these strong performances as the championships progress in Budva, Montenegro.