Montenegrin boxers reach quarterfinals at European Youth Championships

The Montenegrin boxing team has reached the quarterfinals at the European Youth Boxing Championships (U17) in Budva, placing the nation one step away from securing three European medals.

Strahinja Mrdak advanced to the quarterfinals in the 54kg category after his opponent, Mio Ristola of Finland, failed to appear in the ring. Mrdak is scheduled to face Ukrainian Vladislav Vasilevich in a high-stakes match for a spot in the semifinals.

In the 57kg category, Ivan Tijanić secured a unanimous decision victory over Israel's Noa Geller following an intense bout. He will face Italy's Valentino Risoluti in the next round. Veselin Dedić also progressed in the 75kg category, defeating Ukraine's Mikhail Danil with a 3:2 decision.

Earlier in the competition, Ena Hot and Luka Otašević were eliminated from the tournament. Hot lost a unanimous decision to Turkey's Sudem Temuçin in the 54kg quarterfinals, while Otašević fell to Greece's Elefterios Zurnacis in the 57kg round of 16.