Budva hosts U17 European Boxing Championships

The U17 European Boxing Championships have officially commenced in Budva, Montenegro. The tournament features hundreds of athletes from 40 different countries, marking a significant continental event under the auspices of European Boxing and World Boxing.

Montenegrin competitors have seen early success in the ring. Strahinja Mrdak secured a 5:0 victory against Turkey’s Jigit Keskin in the 54 kg category, advancing to the round of 16. Veselin Dedić also won his opening match in the 75 kg category, defeating Turkey’s Yavuz Talha Cankal with a 4:1 decision. However, Andrija Nikitović was eliminated in the 60 kg category following a 5:0 loss to Italy’s Cesare Spaciani.

Representing Serbia, eight boxers are competing for titles, including Ognjen Staletović, Sergej Milošević, and Jovana Damjanović. Meanwhile, the Azerbaijani national team has also finalized their initial matchups, with several boxers scheduled to compete across various weight classes in the opening days of the championship.