# World Boxing youth championships in Budva

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/world-boxing-youth-championships-in-budva
> Updated: 2026-10-19T09:31:11.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

The second edition of the World Boxing U19 World Championships has officially commenced at the Mediterranean Sports Centre in Budva, Montenegro. The tournament, which runs until October 27, features ten men’s and ten women’s weight categories.

The event is designed to foster grassroots development in boxing by providing a global stage for young athletes to compete in a safe and fair environment. This follows the arrival of various national delegations, including the Serbian team of 12 athletes and the Spanish U19 squad led by Rafael Lozano.

As the competition progresses, the scale of the event has been noted to include 474 boxers representing 67 different countries. This tournament is part of a broader trend of Budva hosting major international boxing competitions, with the city having organized or planned 14 significant events between 2020 and 2027, including European championships and youth world cups.

In addition to the active tournament, Budva is scheduled to host an Executive Committee conference for World Boxing on October 26. The organization’s president, Gennady Golovkin, is expected to attend the conference.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-19: Budva hosts major international boxing championships

Budva, Montenegro, is hosting the World Boxing U19 Championships, part of a series of 14 major boxing events planned through 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budva-hosts-major-international-boxing-championships

### 2026-10-14: Spanish U19 boxing team heads to World Championships in Montenegro

The Spanish U19 national boxing team travels to Budva, Montenegro, for the World Championships, aiming to replicate their recent European medal success.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-u19-boxing-team-heads-to-world-championships-in-montenegro

### 2026-10-13: Serbia youth boxing team to compete in World Boxing championships in Budva

The Serbian youth national boxing team, comprising 12 athletes, will compete in the World Boxing championships in Budva following strong recent performances in European competitions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/serbia-youth-boxing-team-to-compete-in-world-boxing-championships-in-budva

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Cite as: World Boxing youth championships in Budva. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/world-boxing-youth-championships-in-budva