# European Youth Boxing Championships in Montenegro

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-youth-boxing-championships-in-montenegro
> Updated: 2026-10-11T16:32:10.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Montenegrin boxing team competed in the European Youth Boxing Championships (U17) in Budva. Initially, several athletes reached the quarterfinals, including Strahinja Mrdak, Ivan Tijanić, and Veselin Dedić, placing the nation close to securing multiple medals.

By the conclusion of the tournament, Strahinja Mrdak secured the gold medal in the 54 kg division after a comeback victory against Russia’s Matvei Zaitsev. Additionally, Veselin Dedić earned a bronze medal in the 75 kg category.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-11: Strahinja Mrdak wins European under-17 boxing gold

Strahinja Mrdak won the European under-17 boxing gold medal in the 54 kg category after a comeback victory in Budva. Veselin Dedić also secured a bronze medal for Montenegro.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/strahinja-mrdak-wins-european-under-17-boxing-gold

### 2026-10-06: Montenegrin boxers reach quarterfinals at European Youth Championships

Montenegrin boxers Strahinja Mrdak, Ivan Tijanić, and Veselin Dedić have advanced to the quarterfinals at the European Youth Boxing Championships in Budva, nearing three guaranteed medals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/montenegrin-boxers-reach-quarterfinals-at-european-youth-championships

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Cite as: European Youth Boxing Championships in Montenegro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-youth-boxing-championships-in-montenegro